Modelling and Decision Support
Modelling and Decision Support Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland The Modelling and Decision Support Subprogram aims to enable Reef restoration and adaptation decision-makers in making
Modelling and Decision Support Photo: Tourism and Events Queensland The Modelling and Decision Support Subprogram aims to enable Reef restoration and adaptation decision-makers in making
Regulation Many of the proposed interventions being researched and developed by RRAP will include activities that have not previously been considered within the Great Barrier
Enhanced Corals and Treatments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLaEj3k1aCo Coral adaptation to the impacts of climate change – including increasing average water temperatures and more frequent and extreme heatwaves
Coral Aquaculture and Deployment Dr Carly Randall conducting spawning research in the National Sea Simulator, AIMS, during coral spawning. Photo: Marie Roman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OTrA8BqQSE The RRAP
Cooling and Shading Field trial of cloud brightening. Photo courtesy of Southern Cross University The RRAP Cooling and Shading R&D Subprogram aims to investigate technologies
Rubble stabilisation Coral rubble field on the Great Barrier Reef. Credit: Peter Mumby The RRAP Rubble Stabilisation R&D Subprogram is investigating methods to stabilise damaged
Cryopreservation Jon Daly cryopreserving coral spawn, Heron Island Research Station. Photo credit: Gary Cranitch The RRAP Cryopreservation R&D Subprogram aims to deliver the important capability
Moving Corals Floating pools during larval release onto degraded reef patches Photo: SCU Coral restoration using larval seeding aims to speed the return of coral
Stakeholder and Traditional Owner Engagement Coral monitoring on Erub Island. Photo: Tristan Simpson. A fundamental principle of RRAP is to work closely with Great Barrier
Ecological Intelligence for Reef Restoration (EcoRRAP) The EcoRRAP R&D Subprogram fills key knowledge gaps essential for the success and cost-effectiveness of reef restoration interventions. An
Translation to Deployment In order to transition RRAP interventions from research and development to deployment we must ensure the technology, logistics, regulatory approvals and community
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