Localised status assessment for specialty coral harvest species in the Great Barrier Reef (Old ID 27915)

Department of Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water (DCCEEW)
Role

Principal Investigator

Description

The objectives of the proposed 2-year program of monitoring are to assess the relative abundance and biomass of coral species within localised areas of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, directly comparing between areas of intensive coral harvesting with complementary reference areas within Marine National Park areas that are closed to fishing.

Date

10 Feb 2023 - 31 Jul 2024

Project Type

RESEARCH_TENDER

Keywords

Coral reefs;Monitoring;Ecosystem management;Great Barrier Reef;Fisheries;Marine Parks

Funding Body

Department of Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water (DCCEEW)

Amount

585089.13

Project Team

Andrew Baird