Protection of the Gulf Snapping Turtle in the Southern Gulf Region
Southern Gulf NRM Ltd
Role
Principal Investigator
Description
Southern Gulf NRM seek to improve the protection of the Gulf Snapping Turtle through the control of feral pigs and better managing cattle movements. JCU will be supporting this project through applying environmental DNA, collected from soil and water, across the Southern Gulf region to help identify the locations where the Gulf Snapping Turtle and introduced Tilapia are present, along with a broader aquatic biodiversity screen, to help guide where protection efforts should be prioritised.
Date
23 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2028
Project Type
N/A
Keywords
eDNA;Gulf Snapping Turtle;Feral Pig control;Cattle grazing management
Funding Body
Southern Gulf NRM Ltd
Amount
463400
Project Team
Adam Canning;Cecilia Villacorta Rath