SeaStore-2 - Schutz und Wiederansiedlung von Seegraswiesen in der s眉dlichen Ostsee; Vorhaben: Hochskalierung von Seegras-Renaturierung mittels Aussaat-basierten Methoden
ACRONYM
SeaStore 2
Title
SeaStore-2 - Schutz und Wiederansiedlung von Seegraswiesen in der s眉dlichen Ostsee; Vorhaben: Hochskalierung von Seegras-Renaturierung mittels Aussaat-basierten Methoden
General information
Seagrass meadows promote biodiversity and provide essential ecosystem services such as carbon sequestration and sediment stabilization, which are crucial for coastal protection. Therefore, there is great interest in restoring former seagrass beds in the German Baltic Sea. SeaStore2 establishes the scientific basis for such restoration efforts. Within the project a decision-making tool is being developed and tested to enable stakeholders to actively restore these vital habitats and their ecosystem services for future generations. The project also evaluates the provision of ecosystem services by restored seagrass meadows to determine when a restored meadow functions equivalently to a natural one. A special focus is placed on the greenhouse gas balance of seagrass meadows, the resulting CO2 storage, and thus their contribution to natural climate protection. This also includes analyzing when the ecosystem services of a restored seagrass meadow correspond to those of a natural one. In addition, an efficient methodology for documentation including monitoring through remote is being developed. This will enable site managers to track and evaluate the success and development of restoration activities in the future. For that, we will conduct field and laboratory investigations to identify the connections and dependencies between physical, biogeochemical, and biological processes and parameters that support the successful recovery and restoration of seagrass. Simulation models will aid in identifying suitable restoration sites, determining site-specific requirements, and assessing the necessity and scale of technical measures for seagrass restoration at each location. Building on previous work, these simulations will be extended to cover the entire German Baltic Sea coast and improve the predictability of the ecosystem concerning spatial and temporal dynamics. Additionally, an efficient documentation and monitoring system using remote sensing methods will be developed, enabling coastal managers to track and assess the success and development of restoration activities in the future. By involving authorities and other stakeholders at all project stages, the products will be tailored to their needs, and potential conflicts of interest or use will be addressed early on to create broad acceptance for the restoration of seagrass meadows.
Start
August, 2024
End
July, 2027
Funding (total)
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Funding (黑料视频)
482000
Funding body / Programme
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BMBF
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Coordination
Helmholtz-Zentrum f眉r Ozeanforschung Kiel (黑料视频), Germany
Contact
Partners
Kiel University (CAU), Germany
Ludwig Franzius Institute of Hydraulic, Estuarine and Coastal Engineering , Germany
University of Greifswald, Germany
Leibniz University Hanover, Institute of Plastics and Circular Economy, Germany
EUCC 鈥� The Coastal Union Germany e.V. (EUCC-D), Germany
Leibniz-Intitute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemuende (IOW), Germany
Technical University Berlin, Germany
Ludwig Franzius Institute of Hydraulic, Estuarine and Coastal Engineering , Germany
University of Greifswald, Germany
Leibniz University Hanover, Institute of Plastics and Circular Economy, Germany
EUCC 鈥� The Coastal Union Germany e.V. (EUCC-D), Germany
Leibniz-Intitute for Baltic Sea Research Warnemuende (IOW), Germany
Technical University Berlin, Germany
