Torres Strait Ugar Island and Dugong Sanctuary Survey (Old ID 27471)
Role
Principal Investigator
Description
This project has two objectives: 1. To map intertidal reef-top and island benthic habitat, including seagrass, coral and algae, of Ugar Island and surrounding Reefs. We will identify the most important seagrass habitats in this region and compare results with recently mapped seagrass in the Kemer Kemer Meriam Nation and Torres Strait Central Cluster Islands. 2. Survey subtidal seagrass and other benthic communities, and fish communities, in the West Cape York Marine Park/ Southern Dugong Sanctuary to increase understanding of traditional knowledge and collaborate with Indigenous rangers and Traditional Owners to undertake marine park management, such as mapping and monitoring. We will identify any changes/trends in the extent, health and diversity of seagrass meadows.
Date
23 Dec 2021 - 01 May 2023
Project Type
CONTRACT_RESEARCH
Keywords
Seagrass;Ugar Island;Turtle;Torres Strait;Dugong Sanctuary;West Cape York
Funding Body
Torres Strait Regional Authority
Amount
100612
Project Team
N/A