Research to support sustainable coral harvesting by Australian aquarium industry (Old ID 23641)
Role
Principal Investigator
Description
An Advance Queensland Knowledge Transfer Partnerships grant awarded to Ultra Coral Australia Pty Ltd is being used to part fund the appointment of a PhD graduate from James Cook University, Dr Ciemon Caballes, to undertake research into the improved sustainability of wild coral harvesting on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. A portion of the grant is awarded directly to JCU to facilitate direct engagement with Ultra Coral Australia Pty Ltd and the recently appointed graduate, further establishing industry links and direct application of ongoing research.
Date
13 Jul 2017 - 12 Jul 2018
Project Type
CONTRACT_RESEARCH
Keywords
Great Barrier Reef;Sustainability;Mariculture;Coral fishery;Wild harvest;Aquarium industry
Funding Body
QLD Department of Science, Information Technology and Innovation
Amount
10800
Project Team
Ciemon Caballes