Constructed Seascapes: Understanding Fishtrap Construction, Use, Condition and Future in the Wellesley Islands Region, Gulf of Carpentaria

Sean Ulm
Role

Supervisor

Description

This project is a partnership between the Wellesley Islands Rangers (WILSSED) and the PhD candidate Lucy Hughes (enrolled at James Cook University, Cairns) to investigate stone-walled fishtrap construction, use, condition, and futures in the Wellesley Islands region. The project will use existing data previously collected from the Wellesley Island region, including aerial photos, drone imagery, LiDAR and on Country survey recordings.

Date

01 May 2024 - 31 Dec 2027

Project Type

NON_FUNDED_PROJECT

Keywords

Aboriginal cultural heritage;Indigenous engineering;Sea Country;Archaeology

Funding Body

N/A

Amount

0

Project Team

Sean Ulm;Lucy Hughes;Ariana Lambrides