This project aims to build seagrass restoration capacity and identify seagrass cultural values within Woppaburra TUMRA Sea Country and communities. This is a two-year project and will draw upon experience from partner organisations including CQU, JCU, ECU and the Konomie Island Environmental Education Centre. Key project deliverables include:
- Synthesis and collation of all existing seagrass mapping. This data will identify seagrass mapping gaps and will inform further seagrass monitoring and restoration activities.
- Mapping of Sea Country using drones, for areas identified as needing mapping.
- Capacity building of Rangers for seagrass nursery propagation in the KIEEC SeaGrow Konomie Island seagrass nursery.
- Ranger training for seagrass propagation and blue carbon significance.
A further step in this project is the Seagrass Expansion Project which will scale seagrass restoration on the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) by establishing locally led delivery models with operational nurseries under Traditional Owner, Tourism and Community.