Climate change
Our Climate change projects
Climate change threats to seagrass, mangrove and saltmarsh
Identifying estuaries where mangrove and saltmarsh are most vulnerable to sea level rise and developing a model to better manage these areas into the future.
Consistent regional climate modelling
Applying the NSW and ACT Regional Climate Modelling (NARCliM) projections in research to understand the local impacts of climate change on marine estate values.
Climate change research
Researching the effects of climate change to fill knowledge gaps and guide future management actions.
Climate change monitoring
Scientists are using underwater cameras and diving surveys to check the health of more than 1,000km of NSW coastline.
Climate change citizen science
Using citizen science data to map changes in fish and other marine species distribution due to climate change.
Informing the Climate Change Adaptation Strategy
Identifying climate change risks to our marine and coastal environments and supporting managers and communities to find adaptation solutions.
Investigating a blue carbon demonstration site on primary production land
This project aims to transform a 13-hectare peninsular adjacent to the Richmond River near Ballina, currently used for cattle grazing, into a blue carbon demonstration site. A boardwalk is planned to go through part of the site allowing members of the community to witness the progress of blue carbon ecosystem recovery at the site.
Estuarine habitat monitoring and threat assessment
Mapping estuarine habitats such as seagrass, mangrove and saltmarsh over time to assess their condition and threats.
Developing and delivering blue carbon strategy
The NSW Blue Carbon Strategy is an initiative to support evidence-based projects and research to protect and conserve important blue carbon ecosystems.
