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Sustainability in Near-shore Marine Systems: Promoting Natural Resilience

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  • Laura J. Falkenberg

    (Southern Seas Ecology Laboratories, School of Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Adelaide, DX650 418, South Australia, 5005, Australia)

  • Owen W. Burnell

    (Southern Seas Ecology Laboratories, School of Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Adelaide, DX650 418, South Australia, 5005, Australia)

  • Sean D. Connell

    (Southern Seas Ecology Laboratories, School of Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Adelaide, DX650 418, South Australia, 5005, Australia)

  • Bayden D. Russell

    (Southern Seas Ecology Laboratories, School of Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Adelaide, DX650 418, South Australia, 5005, Australia)

Abstract

Accumulation of atmospheric CO 2 is increasing the temperature and concentration of CO 2 in near-shore marine systems. These changes are occurring concurrently with increasing alterations to local conditions, including nutrient pollution and exploitation of selected biota. While the body of evidence for the negative effects of climate change is rapidly increasing, there is still only limited recognition that it may combine with local stressors to accelerate degradation. By recognizing such synergies, however, it may be possible to actively manage and improve local conditions to ameliorate the effects of climate change in the medium-term (e.g., by reducing nutrient pollution or restoring populations of herbivores). Ultimately, however, the most effective way to increase the sustainability of near-shore marine systems into the future will be to decrease our reliance on carbon-based sources of energy to reduce the negative effects of climate change.

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  • Laura J. Falkenberg & Owen W. Burnell & Sean D. Connell & Bayden D. Russell, 2010. "Sustainability in Near-shore Marine Systems: Promoting Natural Resilience," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 2(8), pages 1-8, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:2:y:2010:i:8:p:2593-2600:d:9287
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    1. Jessica Mercer & Tiina Kurvits & Ilan Kelman & Stavros Mavrogenis, 2014. "Ecosystem-Based Adaptation for Food Security in the AIMS SIDS: Integrating External and Local Knowledge," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 6(9), pages 1-32, August.
    2. Jessica Mercer & Ilan Kelman & Björn Alfthan & Tiina Kurvits, 2012. "Ecosystem-Based Adaptation to Climate Change in Caribbean Small Island Developing States: Integrating Local and External Knowledge," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 4(8), pages 1-25, August.

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