Mackay & Hay Point Marine Water Quality Monitoring (Old ID 21645)
Role
Collaborator
Description
This project delivers a 12 month water quality sampling and monitoring program within the region of Port of Mackay and Hay Point. In conjunction with the field sampling, sediment plume modelling, using MODIS, will be completed to further characterise water quality conditions within the study area. This characterisation of water quality conditions will assist in the management of the ports and dredging operations planned for this region under the direction of North Queensland Bulk Ports.
Date
30 May 2014 - 30 Nov 2017
Project Type
CONTRACT_RESEARCH
Keywords
Marine Water Quality;Seagrass;Sediment Plume Modelling;Water Quality;Contaminants;Port Development
Funding Body
North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation
Amount
1080666.61
Project Team
Eduardo Da Silva;Sean Campbell;Peter Ridd;Mark Leith;Caroline Petus;Michael Rasheed;Michelle Devlin;Skye McKenna;Barry Butler