Three top new sites this month. It is carried on by five national institutions with participation of local governments and social factors. It is sponsored by IDRC Canada, UNDP and the Uruguayan Government. The Project Area extends over 350 Km and includes up to 7 miles on the aquatic part and from a few hundred meters to up to 10 Km on the terrestrial part. This interdisciplinary field aims to develop human resources for coastal zone management in the Asia and Pacific region.
Coastal areas encompass a diverse array of resources and ecosystems with intense human activities.
The Coastal CRC's mission is to provide decision-making tools and knowledge necessary for the effective management and ecosystem health of Australia's coastal zone, estuaries and waterways. The goal is to bridge the gaps between science, the community and policy making organizations. The Coastal CRC will carry out quality science within five interlinked themes in management study areas using participatory approaches with stakeholders. The Centre is also carrying out a National Estuary Audit involving an assessment on the condition of more than 900 estuaries around Australia. The Coastal CRC is a collaborative joint venture between the federal and Queensland state government, and other leading scientific and coastal management organizations.