Defining the values of the of the ecological systems that influence the GBR and lie outside the marine park and world heritage area boundaries (Old ID 23140)
Role
Collaborator
Description
The Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area globally recognised for its outstanding universal value, is an integrated and highly connected part of a larger northeast Australia marine bioregion, which includes Torres Strait, the Coral Sea and the Great Sandy Marine Park (Hervey Bay). Understanding the values (ecological, cultural, social and economic) of these adjacent systems, and especially the connections and inter-dependencies between systems, is crucial to effective and efficient protection and management of the globally important natural and cultural values within each system. This project will identify and assess the values of these adjacent systems, and characterise the processes and attributes that influence the values and their connectivity at a regional scale, delivering a resource that can inform cross-jurisdictional planning and management.
Date
01 Jan 2017 - 30 Jun 2018
Project Type
N/A
Keywords
ecosystem values;Marine Management;Connectivity;cross-jurisdiction;biological important areas
Funding Body
Department of the Environment and Energy
Amount
154666
Project Team
David Welch;Jon Day;Jon Brodie;Colin Simpfendorfer;Helene Marsh;Mark Hamann