Waterhole foodwebs: importance of waterholes as aquatic refugia and the biophysical processes that sustain these waterholes

S. Bunn
Researchers will describe when and where waterholes are present in the river landscape and investigate the main sources of water that sustain them. Primary sources of carbon and nitrogen and factors limiting plant growth and major sources of organic carbon supporting animals will be determined. Focus will be on animal species of commercial, recreational or cultural value. This research will facilitate the development of waterhole management and monitoring programs in order to protect their environmental, economic, cultural and social values.
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