Coral reef monitoring, research and community engagement in the IOT Marine Parks. (Old ID 27923)

Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
Role

Principal Investigator

Description

The objectives of this project are twofold: i) Enhance understanding of the nature values in the shallow waters of IOT Marine Park by determining their current condition, the key ecological processes that maintain them, and their threats; and ii) Build capacity in the local communities to support employment opportunities and ecologically sustainable economic growth. The project will enhance understanding of natural values through monitoring and research, while engaging and upskilling the local community.

Date

23 Mar 2023 - 30 May 2025

Project Type

GRANT

Keywords

Coral reefs;Monitoring;Ecosystem management;Indian Ocean Territory;Conservation;Commonwealth Marine Parks

Funding Body

Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment

Amount

499978

Project Team

N/A