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