The cost and feasibility of marine coastal restoration

Authors:
Bayraktarov, E., M. Saunders, S. Abdullah, M. Mills, J. Beher, H.P. Possingham, P. Mumby and C. Lovelock

Publication Date:
2016

Abstract/Summary:
Here, we perform a synthesis of 235 studies with 954 observations from restoration or rehabilitation projects of coral reefs, seagrass, mangroves, salt- marshes, and oyster reefs worldwide, and evaluate cost, survival of restored organisms, project duration, area, and techniques applied.

Resource Type:
Peer-reviewed Article

Source:
Ecological Applications

Link:
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1890/15-1077/epdf