Quantifying seagrass and macroalgae in the Bindjareb Djilba (Peel-Harvey estuary), Western Australia: a comparison of methods

Seagrass and macroalgae communities are prominent features of the Bindjareb Djilba (Peel-Harvey estuary). However, excessive growth of macroalgae – driven by nutrient and sediment runoff from the catchment – can smother seagrass beds and disrupt ecological balance. Management efforts to reduce catchment runoff are crucial to support healthy aquatic ecosystems. Long-term monitoring of seagrass and macroalgae plays a key role in determining whether these management efforts are succeeding.