The project involves scientists from the Australian Institute of
Marine Science (AIMS); CRC Reef Research Centre; CSIRO Marine Research; CSIRO Mathematical and Information Sciences; Queensland Department of Primary
Industries and Fisheries (DPI&F); and the Queensland Museum (both at South Brisbane and
at the Museum of Tropical Queensland campuses).
Financial support of almost $2 million is provided by CRC Reef Research
Centre, Fisheries Research and Development Corporation and National Oceans
Office.
In addition, research providers contribute another $4 million
of resources including staff, vessels and gear. The project is supported by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority.
Steering Committee
A has been formed to provide guidance for this very large project. The Committee comprises key client representatives from industry and end-users: Dr Peter Doherty, CRC Reef/ Australian Institute of Marine Science; Mr Barry Ehrke, Queensland Seafood Industry Association (QSIA); Dr Dorothea Huber, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority; Dr Brigid Kerrigan, Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries; Dr Vicki Nelson, National Oceans Office; Mr Duncan Souter, QSIA; Vern Veitch, Sunfish; David Williams, CRC Reef.
The roles of the Steering Committee are to:
- monitor progress towards objectives and milestones as set out in the funding applications.
- review and endorse milestone reports prior to submission to funding agencies.
- review and endorse media releases before submission to funding agencies for approval.
- provide advice on major operational matters affecting the Project’s progress.
- review and provide feedback on analytical approaches, interpretation of results, and outputs from the Project.
- provide advice on potential management outcomes of the Project.
- identify opportunities to transfer information from the Project to potential users.
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