Role
Collaborator
Description
This project is a collaboration of specialists including the Yanyuwa and Marra Traditional Owners and li-Anthawirriyarra Sea Rangers, scientists from James Cook University and Charles Darwin University, and Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife. The team will survey the subtidal marine benthic habitats within Yanyuwa and Marra sea country. Using data from the survey and other available information, rangers and scientists will work together to determine priority management areas and identify areas and opportunities for broader community engagement in the management of sea country.
Date
01 Oct 2023 - 01 Jun 2024
Project Type
CONTRACT_RESEARCH
Keywords
Seagrass;Mapping;Benthic Habitat;Gulf of Carpentaria
Funding Body
Charles Darwin University
Amount
92529
Project Team
Tim Smith;Chris van de Wetering;Catherine Collier;Alexandra Carter