
%0 Journal Article
%A Hutchings, P 
%T Review of the effects of trawling on Macrobenthic Epifaunal communities
%J Marine and Freshwater Research
%D 1990/02/01
%V 41
%N 1
%P 111-120
%K 
%R https://doi.org/10.1071/MF9900111
%U https://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/MF9900111 
%X This review summarizes the available information on the macrobenthic epifaunal communities in tropical areas of Australia, with regard to species composition and seasonal changes in these com- munities. A synopsis is given of the information available on their growth rates and reproduction, together with a consideration of the role they play within tropical marine communities. Little is known about this role. Changes in the composition of these communities that occur as a result of trawling are discussed, together with the factors that must be considered before plans of management can be drawn up and implemented. There is a paucity of information on macrobenthic epifaunal communities and their role in Australian tropical marine ecosystems. 
