CSIRO, Australia: Based on the research started in 2015 to support the management and conservation of the highly-valued marine and coastal environment and to coincide with the National Science Week the Ningaloo Outlook partnership gets formed.
Dr. Larry Marshall, CSIRO’s Chief Executive Officer, said the partnership would continue to deliver bold and innovative science to support sustainable ocean management. “Our treasured environmental wonders are vital for our own well being as well as the economy,” Dr. Marshall said. "Bringing world-class science together with the Australian industry will increase our understanding of Ningaloo and enhance the sustainable use of our marine environment, ensuring long-lasting benefits for the Australian community."
He further said, “Ningaloo Outlook highlights the importance of collaboration to deliver exciting and innovative science to address key challenges we face as a nation while boosting our enviable global advantages in ecotourism to our natural wonders.”
Ningaloo Reef stretches for 300 kilometers and attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists, generating tens of millions of dollars in revenue for the Australian economy. Research investment to date means we now know more about Ningaloo Reef than ever before.
Graham Salmond, BHP Country Manager Australia Petroleum said BHP was thrilled with the success of the first phase of the Ningaloo Partnership and was excited to see what could be achieved over the next five years.“We recognize the importance of Ningaloo Outlook to increase awareness of the Reef’s ecological and economic values,” Mr. Salmond said.
"Together with CSIRO, we are bringing real-world science to hundreds of school students and local community groups.
These datasets provide critical baselines to track any changes to the marine ecosystem and to support marine park management.
