Nature-based solutions for protecting the coastal zone in Mauritius
Objective 6
EVALUATE THE IMPORTANCE OF SEAGRASS MEADOWS
Assess connectivity of economically important fish species across seagrass beds.
Aim
Map and identify which commercially important fish species exploit seagrass meadows and nearby coastal habitats and study connectivity patterns to develop appropriate stakeholder management and protection strategies.
Methods
Environmental DNA (eDNA) will be used to detect organisms present in the wider area without actually seeing or catching them. The eDNA method is a relatively new approach used to monitor the distribution of species.
Output
Report on connectivity patterns of economically important fish species across seagrass beds to develop appropriate stakeholder management and protection strategies.
