Monitoring seagrass habitat of Yanyuwa Sea Country using Drones and Remote sensing

Northern Territory Government
Role

Chief Investigator

Description

The Yanyuwa people in the Gulf of Carpentaria are custodians of some of the most significant seagrass in the Northern Territory. This project will 1. provide training to li-Anthawirriyarra rangers for intertidal seagrass habitat mapping and monitoring of Yanyuwa Sea Country using drones and 2. Undertake intertidal seagrass monitoring using drones and remote sensing. and 3. Undertake drop camera surveys in subtidal habitats.

Date

01 May 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Project Type

N/A

Keywords

Seagrass;Yanyuwa;Drones;Intertidal;Northern Territory

Funding Body

Northern Territory Government

Amount

39816

Project Team

Chris van de Wetering;Catherine Collier;Alexandra Carter;Lucas Langlois