Multi-habitat restoration
Coastal marine habitats exist in interconnected mosaics where their characteristic distributions are shaped by biological, physical and biogeochemical processes. Although most restoration has historically focused on a single habitat type or ecosystem, there is increasing interest in restoring multiple habitats to simultaneously restore seascapes and cross-habitat functions. These functions such as wave attenuation, sediment trapping or water filtration can support the persistence of other adjacent habitats.
Our team is working to understand how cross-habitat interactions vary along spatial gradients. This information will help researchers and practitioners better design multi-habitat restoration that harnesses the positive interactions that occur in seascapes.
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