Taetz, Clara (2024) From a back-burner Issue to a Necessity: Streamlining Policies for Marine Habitat Restoration - A Case Study of Seagrass Restoration in the Baltic Sea. Master's Internship Report, Marine Biology.
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Abstract
In times of a warming planet and the loss of many species, it is crucial to actively restore habitats as a measure to secure the structure and functioning of ecosystems. Resilient ecosystems are crucial for stable economies and providing food security. In the past, policies that aim at conserving and restoring habitats and ecosystems have proven to be only sparsely implemented resulting in unmet targets and further degradation. This report dissects the factors that play into the successful implementation of marine habitats with the case study of seagrass restoration in the Baltic Sea by WWF. Generally, seagrass meadows are crucial habitats functioning as carbon sinks, coastal protectors, fish nurseries as well as shelters for many more species. Despite their immense value, populations worldwide are declining. Efforts to restore seagrass meadows have been conducted in the past with only little success in most cases. By examining conservation policies and current practices, identifying barriers to success, and proposing strategic improvements, this report aims to improve the implementation of conservation and restoration policies for seagrass beds in the Baltic Sea.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master's Internship Report) |
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| Supervisor name: | Zevenberg, J. |
| Degree programme: | Marine Biology |
| Thesis type: | Master's Internship Report |
| Language: | English |
| Date Deposited: | 13 Aug 2024 09:57 |
| Last Modified: | 28 Aug 2024 07:16 |
| URI: | https://fse.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/33841 |
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