Effectiveness of Moorings Constructed from Rope in Reducing Impacts to Seagrass

Effectiveness of Moorings Constructed from Rope in Reducing Impacts to Seagrass

Seagrass meadows commonly reside in shallow sheltered coastal environments which are typically safe havens for mooring boats. There is evidence from around the globe that the use of common swinging chain moorings leads to halos of bare sediment in otherwise productive seagrass. These halos reduce an...

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Main Authors: Richard K. F. Unsworth, Leanne C. Cullen-Unsworth, James N. Hope, Benjamin L. H. Jones, Richard J. Lilley, Hanna K. Nuuttila, Beth Williams, Nicole E. Esteban
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Oceans
Subjects:
boats
anchors
moorings
seagrass
sustainability
conservation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-1924/3/3/29

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