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Coastal processes group
These teams do research on tropical marine coastal processes
to provide the knowledge for proactive, sustainable use of these
valuable resources. The teams studies the impact of natural
processes as well as human-induced activity, to differentiate
cause and effect.
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One team focuses specifically on the water quality of the Great
Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. The joint Commonwealth /
Queensland Government Reef Water Quality Protection
Plan proposes new actions to achieve a sustainable future for the
Great Barrier Reef and industries in the coastal zone – from
catchments (watersheds) to the continental shelf. AIMS will carry
out research to quantify the effectiveness of these actions from
an ecosystem processes approach, and provide feedback to refine
those actions and establish new policies to facilitate economic
development.
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Another research
team focuses specifically on the coastal zone
of the Northern Territory, arguably the least developed in
Australia due to a sparse population.
The Northern Territory
economic development strategy strives for economic sovereignty
through use of natural resources and infrastructure. The imminent
Plan of Management for Darwin Harbour Region will provide a focus
for the AIMS Northern Australia Team, who will generate knowledge
for sustainable development through understanding ecosystem
processes and gauging the predictive impact of human activity.
Theses teams provide scientific data to resource
managers planning the sustainable use of freshwater from Northern
Territory rivers and estuaries.
The
Analytical Technology Team provides specialist analytical
chemistry expertise, helping with experimental design, field
studies, laboratory-based analysis and data interpretation.
Research teams
The AIMS Coastal
Processes includes two research teams and a technology
support team.
December 18, 2008
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