Coral reef research and monitoring in the Coral Sea Marine Park (CSMP). (Old ID 27391)

Department of the Environment and Energy
Eva McClure
Role

Chief Investigator

Description

The Coral Sea Marine Park (CSMP) covers approximately 990,000 km2 and includes over 30 individual reef systems that are surrounded by deep waters. In March 2020 extensive bleaching of corals was recorded across shallow reef habitats within the CSMP. This project will use surveys of benthic, fish and invertebrate communities to assess the ongoing effects of the 2020 bleaching event on coral reefs within the CSMP.

Date

14 Oct 2021 - 24 Jun 2022

Project Type

N/A

Keywords

Coral Reef;Coral Bleaching;marine park management;Reef Fish;Coral Sea

Funding Body

Department of the Environment and Energy

Amount

451795

Project Team

Morgan Pratchett;Eva McClure