Developing predictive tools for rapid assessment of multiple impacts, including climate change, on the marine ecosystem of Torres Strait (Australia)

该项目将支持澳大利亚在面对多种威胁的协同效应时维持环境生物多样性和可持续性的长期承诺。我们将通过识别脆弱物种和栖息地来描述威胁和压力源对海洋过程、收获资源和生态系统功能的影响。我们将为在气候和环境变化情景下平衡文化和生态系统完整性、经济效率和生态系统恢复力提供管理建议。澳大利亚政府机构可以立即使用这些信息。该项目将使澳大利亚科学家处于研究海洋生态系统适应协同效应的前沿。

This project will underpin Australia's long-term commitment to maintain environmental biodiversity and sustainability in the face of synergistic effects from multiple threats. We will describe the consequences of threats and stressors on marine processes, harvested resources, and ecosystem functioning by identifying vulnerable species and habitats. We will provide management advice on balancing cultural and ecosystem integrity, economic efficiency, and ecosystem resilience under scenarios of climate and environmental change. This information is of immediate use by Australian government agencies. The project will put Australian scientists at the forefront of research focused on the adaptation of marine ecosystems to synergistic effects.