Guidelines for Seagrass Restoration: Importance of Habitat Selection and Donor Population, Spreading of Risks, and Ecosystem Engineering Effects

Authors:
van Katwijk, M.M., A.R. Bos, V.N. de Jonge, L.S.A.M. Hanssen, D.C.R. Hermus and D.J. de Jong

Publication Date:
2009

Abstract/Summary:
Large-scale losses of seagrass beds have been reported for decades and lead to numerous restoration programs. From worldwide scientific literature and 20 years of seagrass restoration research in the Wadden Sea, we review and evaluate the traditional guidelines and propose new guidelines for seagrass restoration.

Resource Type:
Peer-reviewed Article

Source:
Marine Pollution Bulletin

Link:
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X08004657