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Project Code [2007-FS-B-8-M5]

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Project title

Anthropogenic impacts on marine biodiversity.

Primary Funding Agency

Environmental Protection Agency

Co-Funding Organisation(s)

n/a

Lead Organisation

University College Dublin (UCD)

Lead Applicant

Nessa O'Connor

Project Abstract

This project will quantify the effects of anthropogenically-increased nutrient loads on the biodiversity of coastal ecosystems and identify important mechanisms operating using wellreplicated experiments. Particular attention will be paid to quantifying the effects of sewage outfalls and agricultural run-off on the diversity of benthic algae and invertebrate communities of sheltered rocky shores and hard artificial substrata. The project will also quantify the effects of nutrient enrichment on biodiversity, ecosystem functioning and stability. It will deliver important information highly relevant towards fulfilling national commitments and assist with implementation of the EU Water Framework and Habitats Directives and the forthcoming Marine Strategy.

Grant Approved

�182,653.25

Research Hub

Natural Environment

Research Theme

Sectoral Impacts on Biodiversity

Start Date

01/03/2008

Initial Projected Completion Date

01/03/2010