Quantifying eco-geomorphic linkages to enhance marine park management . This project aims to develop a novel framework for predicting the future resilience of reef-fronted coastal habitats within mari

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Quantifying eco-geomorphic linkages to enhance marine park management . This project aims to develop a novel framework for predicting the future resilience of reef-fronted coastal habitats within marine parks. Through innovative observations of reef-fronted coastal dynamics, it will quantify the relationships between coastline evolution, physical drivers, reef geomorphology, sediment supply and reef ecology. Expected outcomes include new practical tools and transferable knowledge that can identify coastal regions that are sensitive to changing environmental conditions and/or reef ecology. These tools will enable marine managers to identify areas that are most vulnerable or resilient to change, allowing prioritisation of resources, conservation efforts, restoration activities, and management interventions.. Scheme: Early Career Industry Fellowships. Field: 3709 - Physical Geography and Environmental Geoscience. Lead: Dr Michael Cuttler