Assessing impacts of extreme events on inshore coastal habitats in the northern Great Barrier Reef
Role
Co Investigator
Description
This project aims to assess the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Jasper and associated flooding on inshore coastal habitats (i.e. mangroves, seagrass, coral) in the northern GBR. This project will provide a current consolidated asset assessment that will be compared against previous monitoring/assessment data to determine any impacts of TC Jasper. This will be achieved through high-resolution imagery, rapid on-ground aerial surveys, subtidal surveys using underwater camera systems, and consolidating other available information (i.e., anecdotal/private records). Understanding the impact of TC Jasper on inshore coastal habitats is essential as extreme climate events can cause significant and enduring changes to the condition and resilience of critical habitats of key species, such as dugongs and turtles.
Date
01 Feb 2025 - 30 Jun 2026
Project Type
N/A
Keywords
Seagrass;Coral;Mangroves;Great Barrier Reef;Traditional Owners;Mapping;Cyclones;Marine Habitats
Funding Body
Department of Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water (DCCEEW), James Cook University
Amount
221950
Project Team
Norm Duke;Adam Canning;Michael Rasheed;Lucas Langlois;Skye McKenna;Katie Chartrand;Len McKenzie