
TY  - JOUR
A1  - Hutchings, P 
T1  - Review of the effects of trawling on Macrobenthic Epifaunal communities
JF  - Marine and Freshwater Research
JO  - Mar. Freshwater Res.
Y1  - 1990
VL  - 41
IS  - 1
SP  - 111
EP  - 120
KW  - 
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1071/MF9900111 
N2  - 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. 
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