NQBP and JCU Research and Monitoring Partnership – Ambient Marine Water Quality Studies. (Old ID 27000)

North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation
Role

Collaborator

Description

Ports are essential for economic trade and prosperity, and vital for the day-to-day function of modern society. TropWATER has provided services to complete an ambient marine water quality-monitoring program for North Queensland Bulk Ports (NQBP) at the Port of Mackay and Port of Hay Point since 2014. This program has expanded to include the other two major port facilities (Port of Abbot Point and Port of Weipa) administered by NQBP. The ambient marine water quality program includes deployment, maintenance and analysis of water quality data generated from high frequency loggers positioned on the sea floor, ambient water quality for metals, nutrients and herbicides. Data will be used by the port authority for strategic planning of operations.

Date

11 Sep 2020 - 10 Sep 2025

Project Type

CONTRACT_RESEARCH

Keywords

Marine water quality;Seagrass;Port development;Coral

Funding Body

North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation

Amount

2470327

Project Team

Adam Canning