Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP0219352

Funded Activity Summary

Prediction and Management Strategies for Blooms of the Toxic Cyanobacterium Lyngbya majuscula in Coastal Australian Waters. Blooms of the toxic cyanobacterium Lyngbya majuscula in Australia coastal waters are resulting in severe ecological and economic impacts, including significant human health problems. What is urgently needed is the capacity to predict the onset of a Lyngbya bloom and the development of management strategies to reduce or control blooms. We have assembled a dynamic team of active and experienced researchers using various state-of-the-art technologies to elucidate the key factors contributing to Lyngbya blooms and have industry partners willing to implement large scale testing of various controls. We have a unique opportunity to potentially solve a pressing environmental problem.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2002

End Date: 31-12-2004

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $302,570.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Life Histories (Incl. Population Ecology) | Environmental Science and Management | Environmental Management And Rehabilitation | Environmental Chemistry (Incl. Atmospheric Chemistry)

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Land and water management | Physical and chemical conditions | Control of pests and exotic species |

Other Keywords

Control of pests and exotic species | Environmental Chemistry (Incl. Atmospheric Chemistry) | Environmental Management And Rehabilitation | Environmental Science and Management | Land and water management | Life Histories (Incl. Population Ecology) | Physical and chemical conditions

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