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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
Initial Projected Completion Date
01/03/2010