Research to support sustainable coral harvesting by Australian aquarium industry (Old ID 23641)

QLD Department of Science, Information Technology and Innovation
Role

Principal Investigator

Description

An Advance Queensland Knowledge Transfer Partnerships grant awarded to Ultra Coral Australia Pty Ltd is being used to part fund the appointment of a PhD graduate from James Cook University, Dr Ciemon Caballes, to undertake research into the improved sustainability of wild coral harvesting on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. A portion of the grant is awarded directly to JCU to facilitate direct engagement with Ultra Coral Australia Pty Ltd and the recently appointed graduate, further establishing industry links and direct application of ongoing research.

Date

13 Jul 2017 - 12 Jul 2018

Project Type

CONTRACT_RESEARCH

Keywords

Great Barrier Reef;Sustainability;Mariculture;Coral fishery;Wild harvest;Aquarium industry

Funding Body

QLD Department of Science, Information Technology and Innovation

Amount

10800

Project Team

Ciemon Caballes