Research Vessel for Shallow Water Capture (Old ID 23069)

Glencore Mount Isa Mines
Role

Principal Investigator

Description

An inflatable lifeguard vessel with fibreglass bottom is a great help for catching sea turtles in shallow inshore areas. The inflatable sides makes for greater safety for both turtle and catcher. Sick turtles tend to prefer shallow water.

Date

11 Nov 2016 - 11 Nov 2017

Project Type

GRANT

Keywords

Green Turtle;Chelonia mydas;Chelonid Herpesvirus;Fibropapilloma

Funding Body

Glencore Mount Isa Mines

Amount

19400

Project Team

Karina Jones;Adam Wilkinson