Science based solutions to protect tropical ecosystems

Our wetlands team use innovative and science-based solutions to restore, preserve, and rehabilitate coastal wetlands.

We house Australia's largest seagrass research group and have more than 40 years of experience in seagrass research and monitoring across the Great Barrier Reef, Great Sandy Strait and northern Australia.

Our projects focus on monitoring, assessing, and restoring mangrove ecosystems to address environmental changes and impacts. We provide expert advice, conduct detailed floristic surveys, and develop effective mitigation strategies.

We use a combination of conventional and innovative research using cutting-edge technology to monitor the trends in the abundance, distribution and habitat use of megafauna across Australia and globally.

Technology is revolutionising the way scientists monitor, research and uncover new information about habitats and species. We are at the forefront of testing the feasibility of new technologies, including eDNA, drones and AI.

We play a major role in monitoring the condition and tracking long-term trends of water quality entering the Great Barrier Reef. We work closely with cane farmers and graziers to help reduce runoff.

Our scientists undertake multiple monitoring programs to provide governments, industries and communities with essential data on the condition of coral habitats.

We monitor fish habitats and species in both freshwater and marine environments. This research monitors fish populations, tracks invasive fish species and helps understand fish communities.