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Development of Interactive Artificial Reef Deployment Risk Assessment Tool

Project summary: This project is focused on developing an interactive, evidence-based risk assessment tool to support the planning and deployment of artificial reefs. Specifically, the tool is designed to assess the risk of artificial reefs failing to function effectively as marine habitat. It integrates the latest scientific insights on factors that influence reef performance—including light, […].

CMS Interdisciplinary Spring School 2023

'Inter- and transdisciplinary approaches for sustainable marine futures' The Centre for Marine Socioecology is excited to announce our Interdisciplinary Spring School 2023 – which will run from October 15th-20th in Hobart, Tasmania. Course Description This short course, run by the Centre for Marine Socioecology, introduces graduate students and early career researchers to interdisciplinary research skills in […].

Extending knowledge limits: reciprocal opportunities for ecological advancement from species introductions and climate-drive range shifts

Project summary: This project will examine key similarities and differences between climate-driven species shifts and species introductions from the perspective of both individual species and recipient communities, with the aim of uncovering opportunities for reciprocal learning between these two fields. By comparing concepts, hypotheses and theories of both invasive ecology and climate-driven range shifts, we […].

CMS Summer School 2020

Interdisciplinary skills for equitable climate adaptation in social-ecological systems This short course, run by the Centre for Marine Socioecology, introduces graduate students and early career researchers to interdisciplinary research skills in the context of applied climate change adaptation and social equity in marine social-ecological systems. Throughout the week you will learn about both theory and […].

Managing for resilience in Australian fisheries and coastal governance

Project outline and objectives:This project will assess the value of resilience as a basis for governance arrangements for the use and protection of marine resources in Australia. It will translate the principles and features of socio-ecological resilience to the features of legal systems, and develop specific criteria with which to evaluate how current frameworks for […].

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