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