Research Grant
[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0775183]
Researchers:
Charitha Pattiaratchi
(Chief Investigator)
,
Danielle Skropeta
(Chief Investigator)
,
David Booth
(Chief Investigator)
,
Dr Adele Pile
(Chief Investigator)
,
Dr Murray Thomson
(Chief Investigator)
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Brief description Effect of deep-sea drilling on sustainability of deep-sea ecosystems. Offshore oil and gas production makes a significant contribution to the Australian economy and enhances our energy security. Australia's vast deep-sea reserves of hydrocarbons lie on the NW Shelf and in Bass Strait, ecological 'hot spots' that are extremely vulnerable to the impact of exploration, extraction and production. Using deep-sea equipment, we will conduct the field experiments that are essential to understanding these ecosystems and the impact of deep-sea structures. Our advances will produce data and develop methodologies that will make Australia a world leader in reconciling our deep-sea energy and environmental needs.
Funding Amount $489,118
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- ARC : LP0775183
- PURL : http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0775183
