Role
Principal Investigator
Description
Stingrays are abundant intermediate predators in shallow coastal waters that impact biotic communities and structure physical environments. However, assessments of ray communities and their habitat use are sparse, resulting in poor understanding of their ecological value and management. For this project, I will evaluate ray populations in diverse intertidal habitats around Orpheus Island and examine how spatio-temporal factors influence community composition, distribution and behaviours. This goal is divided into research objectives with outcomes that will improve our ability to identify valuable areas for rays and understand how behaviours are linked to habitat choice, functional roles, and ecological impacts.
Date
01 Jul 2022 - 01 Jul 2023
Project Type
N/A
Keywords
Movement Ecology;Habitat Use;Stingray;Intertidal Sandflat;Animal Distribution;Drone
Funding Body
Morris Family Foundation
Amount
3000
Project Team
Marcus Sheaves;Michael Bradley;Carlo Mattone