Mapping Yanyuwa Sea Country - Intertidal (Old ID 27848)

Charles Darwin University
Role

Chief Investigator

Description

This sub-project is a collaboration of specialists from James Cook University and Charles Darwin University. The team will survey the intertidal marine benthic habitats within Yanyuwa sea country. A baseline seagrass survey and ongoing monitoring will provide an opportunity for Traditional Owners to engage in the developing blue carbon economy and empower Yanyuwa people in decision-making in local resource use.

Date

25 Sep 2022 - 05 Dec 2022

Project Type

CONTRACT_RESEARCH

Keywords

Seagrass;Mapping;Gulf of Carpentaria;Intertidal;Sea Country

Funding Body

Charles Darwin University

Amount

240793.82

Project Team

Catherine Collier;Luke Hoffmann