Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/LP210200704
Funding Status
Active
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Funded Activity Summary
Deep time extinctions and environments in Australian underwater caves. This project aims to investigate the unique submerged Mt Gambier fossil deposits to determine the role environmental change had on large Australian mammal extinctions. By using a combination of technical diving and scientific expertise to study untouched fossil deposits from underwater caves, this project expects to provide greater understanding of past ecosystems and animals, advancements in geochronological techniques, and data critical to prepare Australians for action in protecting our biological heritage. Expected outcomes include insights into cave conservation and protection of underwater cave systems, updated policies on cave management, and promotion of our understanding of Australian geo-heritage through education and displays.Funded Activity Details
Start Date: 12-2022
End Date: 12-2025
Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects
Funding Amount: $260,820.00
Funder: Australian Research Council
Research Topics
ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)
Palaeontology (incl. Palynology) | Geology | Geochronology
ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)
Expanding Knowledge in the Earth Sciences | Ecosystem Adaptation to Climate Change | Ecosystem Assessment and Management at Regional or Larger Scales |
