Future proofing and restoring Australia’s tropical seagrasses (Old ID 27805)
Role
Chief Investigator
Description
This project aims to develop and apply a comprehensive framework for restoration of Australian tropical seagrasses using innovative approaches and partnerships. The project expects to provide coastal managers with tools to mitigate and restore seagrass to minimise effects of climate and development related loss, protecting ecosystem services measured in hundreds of millions of dollars. Expected outcomes include new techniques for tropical seagrass restoration, a blueprint for seagrass friendly marine infrastructure, and restoration decision tools applied at local and regional scales. This will provide significant benefits by protecting seagrass ecosystem services and place Australia at the forefront of global seagrass restoration efforts.
Date
01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2026
Project Type
GRANT
Keywords
Seagrass
Funding Body
Australian Research Council (ARC), North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation, Ports North
Amount
785348
Project Team
Alana Grech