NERP TE Project 2.2 - Mangrove and freshwater habitat status of Torres Strait islands, 2011-2014 (JCU)

Created 23/06/2025

Updated 23/06/2025

This project will examine the status, diversity and condition of mangroves and freshwater habitats in the Torres Strait. This will provide a baseline against which future changes can be assessed and will also enable planning for adaptation to potential sea level rise/increased storm surge. The project builds on Torres Strait Islanders’ knowledge and understanding of mangrove habitats, with scientists working in partnership with Traditional Owners. This project will:

Undertake a baseline survey of the status and condition of mangroves and freshwater wetland habitats in Torres Strait based on a combination of aerial imagery and on-ground surveys, including documenting species present and identifying the presence of exotic species.

Where feasible, document knowledge of selected communities about their uses of mangrove and freshwater habitats and provide management advice for these habitats, where required.

Assess mitigation options for mangroves, protection/management/rehabilitation needs, and climate change-related adaptive strategies.

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Title NERP TE Project 2.2 - Mangrove and freshwater habitat status of Torres Strait islands, 2011-2014 (JCU)
Language eng
Licence Not Specified
Landing Page https://data.gov.au/data/dataset/78cd7003-2d4f-449a-bbb3-d899f6758e35
Contact Point
Australian Ocean Data Network
norman.duke@jcu.edu.au
Reference Period 01/07/2011 -
Geospatial Coverage Australia
Data Portal Australian Oceans Data Network

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This dataset was originally found on Australian Oceans Data Network "NERP TE Project 2.2 - Mangrove and freshwater habitat status of Torres Strait islands, 2011-2014 (JCU)". Please visit the source to access the original metadata of the dataset:
https://catalogue.aodn.org.au/geonetwork/srv/eng/csw/dataset/nerp-te-project-2-2-mangrove-and-freshwater-habitat-status-of-torres-strait-islands-2011-2014-j