Intertidal Wetlands

Student Resources

Mangrove Adaptations video
Seagrass video
Syllabus links:

Geography 11-12

Ecosystems and Global Biodiversity

Investigation of ecosystems (Intertidal Wetlands)

Students investigate TWO different types of ecosystems. They undertake a study to illustrate each type of ecosystem selected. At least ONE study is to be selected from outside Australia.

For each study, students investigate:
  • The characteristics of the ecosystem, including its spatial pattern and the nature of its biodiversity
  • The dynamics of ecosystem functioning, including vulnerability, resilience and ecological disturbance
  • Human-induced modifications to the ecosystem
  • Responses and strategies, including for maintaining ecosystem functioning and actions for sustainability
  • Differences in ecosystem management, compared with at least one other location, due to economic, political and sociocultural factors
  • The role of contemporary research and innovation in the sustainable management of the ecosystem
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