Prioritising seascape connectivity in conservation using network analysis
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using network analysis Sarah L. Engelhard*, Chantal M. Huijbers, Ben Stewart-Koster, Andrew D. Olds, Thomas A. Schlacher and Rod M. Connolly Australian Rivers Institute – Coast & Estuaries, and School of Environment, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia; School of Science and Engineering, University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore DC, Qld, Australia; and Australian Rivers Institute, Griffith University, Nathan, Qld, Australia
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