Predictive Modelling of Reef-Island Geomorphology using High-Resolution Mapping and Environmental Datasets for Improved Conservation and Management (Old ID 23431)

BHP Billiton Group Operation Pty Ltd
Role

Principal Investigator

Description

Reduced turtle nesting and hatching success at Raine Island - priority management concerns - have been strongly linked to geomorphological changes. The proposed research will make use of a suite of quality geomorphological and environmental data collected at Raine (and rarely available for remote undeveloped cays) to develop a robust data-supported predictive morphodynamic model that will: a) significantly improve understandings of the future geomorphology Raine Island: and b) underpin decisions and evaluations of management actions undertake to conserv both the island and the animals that depend upon it - including adaptive management options such as sand redistribution and beach re-profiling.

Date

17 May 2017 - 16 May 2020

Project Type

GRANT

Keywords

Great Barrier Reef;Reef Island;Geomorphology;Terrain Modelling;GIS;Protected Area Management

Funding Body

BHP Billiton Group Operation Pty Ltd

Amount

69750

Project Team

Rob Beaman