A Toolkit for Ranger-Led Seagrass Monitoring in Northern Australia Sea Country 5.2
Role
Principal Investigator
Description
Monitoring of key habitats is increasingly being led by Indigenous Ranger groups. It is important that this information, across the whole of northern Australia, is collected in a reliable and consistent manner. Our project will develop a robust framework for monitoring seagrass habitats across northern Australia, ensuring consistent and reliable data collection to support conservation and management efforts. By partnering with Indigenous rangers, researchers, and local filmmakers, we will co-create visually engaging training materials and establish a monitoring decision-making framework tailored to diverse Sea Country environments, ranger resources, and monitoring questions. This research is crucial for managing culturally and economically significant species like dugongs and green turtles, aligning with national priorities and the NESP2 guidelines by promoting Indigenous-led conservation efforts and enhancing environmental data quality.
Date
01 Feb 2025 - 20 Nov 2026
Project Type
N/A
Keywords
habitat;seagrass;monitoring;toolkit;training;rangers;sea country
Funding Body
Department of Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water (DCCEEW), Northern Territory Government, Great Barrier Reef Foundation, James Cook University
Amount
403632
Project Team
Catherine Collier;Caitlin Smith