Using biodiesel cleanup agents to reduce impacts on mangroves and tidal wetland ecosystems from oil spills [ 2010-12-10 - 2016-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Adjudant Professor Michael White (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Ian Tibbetts (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Kathy Townsend (Chief Investigator) ,  Norman Duke (Chief Investigator)

Brief description Using biodiesel cleanup agents to reduce impacts on mangroves and tidal wetland ecosystems from oil spills. This Linkage project will demonstrate Australia's commitment towards minimisation of the ecological impacts of key pollutants like oil in the marine environment. It will also advance Australia's leadership position in the management of oil spill remediation and will, through the robust partnership developed with Australian Maritime Safety Authority build a skilled team better able to respond effectively when such disasters occur. The challenge is to maintain this research focus and create some stability and continuity of the knowledge and experiences gained at the University of Queensland. Significantly the project will provide career-oriented research training opportunities in a field that clearly underpins National Research Priorities.

Funding Amount $120,000

Funding Scheme Linkage Projects

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