Mapping the Habitats of the Red Sea Plume: Merging Expert and Community‐Contributed Data in a Changing Climate
Journal: Aquatic Conservation Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems
Year: 2025

ABSTRACT The red seaweed Asparagopsis taxiformis (common name: red sea plume) is attracting global attention because of its ability to reduce methane emissions in livestock systems. However, its habitat and distribution within the Great Barrier Reef (GBR)—one of the world's most iconic marine ecosystems—remain largely unexplored, posing challenges for conservation and the sustainable development of the seaweed industry. To help bridge this gap, we used habitat suitability modelling to identify a