sustainability in near-shore marine systems promoting natural resilience在近岸海洋可持续发展系统促进自然弹性.pdf

Sustainability 2010, 2, 2593-2600; doi:10.3390/su2082593 OPEN ACCESS sustainability ISSN 2071-1050 /journal/sustainability Communication Sustainability in Near-shore Marine Systems: Promoting Natural Resilience Laura J. Falkenberg, Owen W. Burnell, Sean D. Connell and Bayden D. Russell * Southern Seas Ecology Laboratories, School of Earth Environmental Sciences, University of Adelaide, DX650 418, South Australia, 5005, Australia; E-Mails: laura.falkenberg@.au (L.J.F.); owen.burnell@.au (O.W.B.); sean.connell@.au (S.D.C.) * Author to whom correspondence should be addressed; E-Mail: bayden.russell@.au; Tel.: +61-8-8303-6587; Fax: +618-8303-6224. Received: 1 July 2010; in revised form: 6 August 2010 / Accepted: 13 August 2010 / Published: 16 August 2010 Abstract: Accumulation of atmospheric CO2 is increasing the temperature and concentration of CO2 in near-shore marine systems. These changes are occurring concurrently with increasing alterations to local conditions, including nutrient pollution and exploitation of selected biota. While the body of evidence for the negative effects of climate change is rapidly increasing, there is still only limited recognition that it may combine with local stressors to accelerate degradation. By recognizing such synergies, however, it may be possible to actively manage and improve local conditions to ameliorate the effects of climate change in the medium-term (e.g., by reducing nutrient poll