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ArticleEnvironmental management2026

Selecting Suitable Nitrogen Offset Strategies In Tropical And Subtropical Regions Globally With Implications To The Great Barrier Reef, Australia.

Diego F Correa, Ryan D R Turner, Martine Maron, Lina M González-González, Michele A Burford, Jing Lu, Joanne Burton, Joseph McMahon, Debra Chamberlain, Yongjing Mao and 2 more

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12 authors.

Diego F CorreaReef Catchments Science Partnership RCSP, School of the Environment, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, 4067, QLD, Australia. diegofelipecorrea@gmail.com.
Ryan D R TurnerReef Catchments Science Partnership RCSP, School of the Environment, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, 4067, QLD, Australia. ryan.turner@uq.edu.au.
Martine MaronCentre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science CBCS, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, 4067, QLD, Australia.
Lina M González-GonzálezThe Bashan Institute of Science, 1730 Post Oak Ct, Auburn, AL, USA.
Michele A BurfordAustralian Rivers Institute, Griffith University, Nathan Campus, Brisbane, 4111, QLD, Australia.
Jing LuAustralian Rivers Institute, Griffith University, Nathan Campus, Brisbane, 4111, QLD, Australia.
Joanne BurtonCouncil of Mayors South East Queensland, Brisbane, 4003, QLD, Australia.
Joseph McMahonReef Catchments Science Partnership RCSP, School of the Environment, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, 4067, QLD, Australia.
Debra ChamberlainReef Catchments Science Partnership RCSP, School of the Environment, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, 4067, QLD, Australia.
Yongjing MaoReef Catchments Science Partnership RCSP, School of the Environment, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, 4067, QLD, Australia.
Hugh PossinghamCentre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science CBCS, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, 4067, QLD, Australia.
Michael St J WarneReef Catchments Science Partnership RCSP, School of the Environment, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, 4067, QLD, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Water pollution from agricultural, industrial, and urban activities threatens aquatic ecosystems and the essential services they provide. Excess nitrogen has been identified as a key driver of water quality degradation, impacting biodiversity, food security, and human health. One approach to mitigating nitrogen pollution is water quality offsetting, compensating for pollution impacts by implementing nitrogen reduction measures elsewhere to achieve no net decline in water quality. Selecting and implementing suitable nitrogen offset types remains challenging. This study presents a framework for identifying, selecting, and implementing effective nitrogen offset strategies in tropical and subtropical regions globally, using the Great Barrier Reef Catchment Area (GBRCA) as an example. This framework is based on the premise that effective nitrogen offset design requires integrating evidence on nitrogen mitigation performance, appropriate criteria for selecting offset types, and adaptive management to address uncertainty in environmental outcomes. Accordingly, the framework comprises three interrelated components: (1) assessment of water quality improvement methods for nitrogen reduction in the GBRCA and other tropical and subtropical regions based on performance (i.e., efficacy, effectiveness, and efficiency); (2) selection of suitable offset types based on their performance, co-benefits, and spatial and technical feasibility; and (3) integration of adaptive management strategies, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tools, and monitoring systems to strengthen the effectiveness of nitrogen offsetting. This is the first global assessment of nitrogen offset performance in tropical and subtropical regions, offering insights to improve water quality management through offsetting. This framework is adaptable to other regions and pollutants, guiding effective offset implementation to enhance watershed resilience.

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Conservation of Natural ResourcesCoral ReefsNitrogenWater PollutionAustraliaEnvironmental MonitoringTropical ClimateWater QualityNitrogenEfficiency and effectivenessNitrogen offsetsPerformance assessmentWater quality managementWatershed resilience

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PMID42059944
PMCPMC13132924

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