Torres Strait Seagrass Research (Old ID 23045)

Torres Strait Regional Authority
Role

Chief Investigator

Description

This seagrass research program continues collaborations with TSRA LSLMU Rangers in the Dugong Sanctuary, and will conduct seagrass baseline surveys at Dungeness Reef. The baseline assessment will form the foundation for ongoing monitoring, and provide essential information to the TSRA, Australian and Queensland Governments for dugong and turtle management plans, complimenting dugong and turtle research studies in the region and building skills and capacity of Traditional Owners and Rangers.

Date

19 Oct 2016 - 30 Jun 2027

Project Type

CONTRACT_RESEARCH

Keywords

Seagrass;Turtle;Mapping;Dugong;Torres Strait

Funding Body

Torres Strait Regional Authority

Amount

1562469

Project Team

Michael Rasheed