Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0559073

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP0559073

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Understanding biodiversity by experimental analysis of links between physical, chemical and biological properties of intertidal sediments. The coastal zone accounts for 38 % of total environmental services, estimated as $12 trillion per year. Over 90 % of current development and 80 % of Australians are found within 50 km of the coast, putting enormous pressure on these habitats. Intertidal/shallow subtidal sediments are the most extensive and productive (biologically and economically) coastal habitats, supporting much of Australia's unique biodiversity. Their functioning depends on complex interactions among physical, chemical and biotic processes, yet is largely unknown. Understanding these processes is crucial for coastal planning and management, to minimise habitat-loss and retain biodiversity in these important habitats.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 24-03-2005

End Date: 23-03-2008

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $375,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Marine And Estuarine Ecology (Incl. Marine Ichthyology) | Ecology | Environmental Impact Assessment | Environmental Management And Rehabilitation

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Physical and chemical conditions | Estuarine and lagoon areas |

Other Keywords

Ecology | Environmental Impact Assessment | Environmental Management And Rehabilitation | Estuarine and lagoon areas | Marine And Estuarine Ecology (Incl. Marine Ichthyology) | Physical and chemical conditions

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