Photo: Ocean Imaging / Great Southern Reef
Figure 1: The Great Southern Reef
https://www.science.org.au/curious/earth-environment/whos-heard-great-southern-reef
Norah Head, NSW. L Chaffer
Ocean Imaging Great Southern Ocean
Figure 2: Biogenic habitats on rocky reefs
Source: Science Learning Hub – Pokapū Akoranga Pūtaiao, University of Waikato
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Ocean Imaging Great Southern Ocean
Figure 3: Responses to abiotic differences in wave exposure
Source: Science Learning Hub – Pokapū Akoranga Pūtaiao, University of Waikato
Figure 4: Habitat connectivity
Source: ‘Along temperate coastlines, seagrass meadows and kelp forests are critical nursery habitats for fish’.
Olson, A. M., Hessing-Lewis, M., Haggarty, D., and Juanes, F. (2019). Nearshore seascape connectivity enhances seagrass meadow nursery function.
Source: https://marinesocioecology.org/great-southern-reef-webinar-uncovering-the-value-of-australias-gsr/
Images from Ocean Imaging / Great Southern Reef
See more amazing images of kelp forest life at https://greatsouthernreef.com/marine-life
Take a 360 degree underwater tour to the site of the Giant cuttlefish yearly aggregation.
Learn more about the Giant Cutlesfish in Illustrative Example 4.