Past Research

The initial MRRG research was completed in 2011. The primary objects are number below.

the extent of the historical and remaining Modiolus reefs.
the condition of the Modiolus reefs.
, restoring the reefs through provision of substrate and re-seeding suitable areas.

The following are reports and peer reviewed articles that resulted from the project

Reports

Final Report

Peer Reviewed Articles

Identifying optimal sites for natural recovery and restoration of impacted biogenic
habitats in a special area of conservation using hydrodynamic and habitat
suitability modelling

Authors: Björn Elsäßer a, Jose M. Fariñas-Franco, Conor David Wilson, Louise Kregting, Dai Roberts

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.seares.2012.12.006

Community convergence and recruitment of keystone species as performance
indicators of artificial reefs

Authors: Jose M. Fariñas-Franco & Dai Roberts

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.seares.2012.10.008

Early faunal successional patterns in artificial reefs used for restoration of impacted biogenic habitats

Authors: Jose M. Fariñas-Franco & Dai Roberts

DOI 10.1007/s10750-013-1788-y