Sydney Harbour is a hotspot for diversity. However, as with estuaries worldwide, its diversity
and functioning faces increasing threats from urbanisation. This is the first synthesis of …

Sediment contamination remains a global problem, particularly in transitional waters such as
estuaries and coastal lagoons, which are the recipients of chemicals from multiple near-and …

Sediments samples from six seaports of NSW, Australia were analysed for the presence of
metal contamination. Geoaccumulation index (Igeo), enrichment factor (EF), pollution load …

In this study, 454 pyrosequencing of the 16 S r RNA gene was used to investigate sediment
bacterial community response to contaminant disturbance across six estuaries with differing …

With many environments worldwide experiencing at least some degree of anthropogenic
modification, there is great urgency to identify sensitive indicators of ecosystem stress …

The human population is increasingly reliant on the marine environment for food, trade,
tourism, transport, communication and other vital ecosystem services. These services …

Intense anthropogenic impacts in tidal rivers can cause habitat loss and ecosystem
degradation. In addition, changes in water temperature associated with climate change are …

Aquatic ecosystems are under threat from multiple stressors, which vary in distribution and
intensity across temporal and spatial scales. Monitoring and assessment of these …

Anthropogenic modifications to waterways are common and their ecological consequences
must be understood to effectively conserve local biodiversity. The facilitation of recreational …

Estuaries are one of the most valuable biomes on earth. Although humans are highly
dependent on these ecosystems, anthropogenic activities have impacted estuaries …