Current or future marine infrastructure can be re-designed to be multi-functional, that can include enhancing native biodiversity, reducing invasive species and providing services such as water filtration. This research tests ways to incorporate microhabitats and habitat-forming species into marine infrastructure.
Shellfish friendly marinas
This project investigates the effectiveness of seeding pontoons, pilings and breakwaters with native blue mussels to reduce invasion by non-native species and enhance water quality.
Investigators: Drs Rebecca Morris and Beth Strain, Profs. Tim Dempster and Steve Swearer
Partner organisation: Wyndham Harbour
Students: Luke Adams
Dr Rebecca Morris | CEA Lab 