Marine research
Under the Lens with Museum Victoria. Photo by Parks Victoria.
4 months ago from Steffan HoweParks Victoria
Location: Marine research
Biota map for Twelve Apostles Marine National Park. Provided by Deakin University.
4 months ago from Steffan HoweParks Victoria
Location: Marine research
Adaptive experimental management. Photo by University of Melbourne.
4 months ago from Steffan HoweParks Victoria
Location: Marine research
Seabird research at Wilsons Prom. Photo by Nicole Schumann, Deakin University.
4 months ago from Steffan HoweParks Victoria
Location: Marine research
The marine research program provides information on natural values and threatening processes within Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). The program addresses management challenges and applied management questions. It also aims to improve knowledge of MPAs. This knowledge will continue to enhance Parks Victoria’s capacity to implement evidence-based management of the MPAs.
Since the program was initiated in 2003, 21 marine research projects have been completed resulting in a considerable improvement in knowledge about marine national parks and sanctuaries. A further 21 research projects are underway, with a number close to completion. The marine research program is ongoing and Parks Victoria will continue to develop new research projects with our research partners that align with our research priorities.
Projects are guided by the research themes outlined in the Research Partners Panel program and a Marine Research and Monitoring Strategy 2007-2012. Much of the research has been undertaken as part of the RPP program involving collaboration with various research institutions and includes projects such as:
- Marine habitat mapping
- Marine pest research
- Understanding habitat-species relationships
- Risk assessment
- Seal and Seabird research
- Under the Lens
- Marine Natural Values Project
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120,000 international visitors to depart Point Cook by World Migratory Bird Day
09 May 2013
About 120,000 birds arrived at Victorian wetlands during early spring from as far afield as Siberia and Japan. More than 30,000 of them take up residence in the Port Phillip areas of Cheetham Wetlands, Werribee, Swan Bay, Edwards Point and Mud Island. The birds rest and feed during the Northern hemisphere winter, …
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