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Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2020-105
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Development of a Stock Status Report Card for Rays and Sharks

In response to increasing concerns for the status of shark and ray populations world-wide, and increasing pressure to ensure Australia’s shark and ray species are effectively managed and conserved, this project synthesised the scattered information, assessed individual species’ status...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Industry

Tasmania's Marine Atlas

Project number: 2019-111
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $455,936.36
Principal Investigator: Myriam Lacharite
Organisation: University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Project start/end date: 31 Dec 2020 - 30 Dec 2023
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Rac Tas
Modelling
Habitat
Ecosystem
Community

Need

Marine spatial planning (MSP) has emerged in recent years as a tool for sea use management. However, MSP requires adequate and accurate information on the biophysical state and usage of the marine environment. Such data often exists, but generally not in a format which allows several data layers to be overlaid in order to identify potential conflicts/trade-offs.

Marine information management and data science are developing areas of research addressing how to easily access, collate and use multiple disparate sources of data to support marine ecosystem and resource management. Significant efforts are made to standardize the collection, reporting and open access to marine data in existing databases and platforms, but these platforms commonly use specific (and differing) sources and types of data. Challenges arise from disparities in spatiotemporal resolution, uncertainty in geographic positioning, diversity of data sources and types, lack of access, and often limited metadata standards within and across scientific disciplines. To address this problem, this project will identify, compile and standardize spatially-resolved datasets required for marine social-ecological system management for Tasmanian State waters. No new field-based data will be collected, although secondary analysis may create new datasets. Rather than duplicating effort, this project builds on accessible databases and platforms to provide recommendations on the availability and best practices of using marine data to support data-driven decision-making processes in Tasmanian waters.

Perhaps more importantly, this project will also compare various off-the-shelf tools to identify trade-offs at various scales and resolutions of interest. Currently, many off-the-shelf spatial multi-criteria decision-analysis tools and methods exist (e.g. Marxan, CommunityViz, SSANTO…). More have been developed for more specific uses (e.g. the Aquaspace tool - developed to plan trade-offs with aquaculture in Europe). Research is required to identify the most appropriate tools for use in identifying conflicts/trade-offs in Tasmanian waters, given the needs of decision-makers and the available data.

Finally, this project will provide planning for database longevity.

Objectives

1. Identify, collate and create database of available spatially-resolved environmental, resource use, and cultural heritage data for Tasmania’s state waters
2. Develop an interactive web-based mapping service to display and download Tasmania’s Marine Atlas data
3. Analyse and compare existing trade-off tool(s), to be used in conjunction with Tasmania’s Marine Atlas, for use in decision-making
4. Establish protocols for ongoing updates (automatic and manual) to, and management of, Tasmania’s Marine Atlas database

Final report

ISBN: 978-1-922708-81-6
Authors: Myriam Lacharité Helena Baird Maree Fudge Cecilia Villanueva
Final Report • 2024-10-01 • 1.80 MB
2019-111-DLD.pdf

Summary

Marine groups in Tasmania expressed a need to better understand the distribution of ocean uses, ecosystems and species in Tasmanian marine waters, and to make that information readily available to stakeholders. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas project aimed to address this need by collating datasets relevant to marine resources and make this information available via a publicly available web-based mapping platform. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas enables Tasmanian stakeholders to easily access relevant information on marine activities and ecosystems. The Atlas is designed for ease-of-use to foster opportunities for research through data discovery and data gaps, and facilitate engagement and extension with relevant stakeholders. The Atlas can support spatial planning to ensure fair access to the marine estate and the sustainable development of marine industries. The Atlas aims to appeal to a broad range of stakeholders and contains ocean literacy content to support engagement. 
It is expected several groups will benefit from the development of the Tasmania’s Marine Atlas, including the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, marine transport, recreational users, the Tasmanian Government, the general public, researchers and educators. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is a web-based mapping platform where users can easily access relevant datasets on the uses of Tasmania’s marine waters and its ecosystems. The platform connects to online databases and repositories from state and federal government agencies and research organisations (e.g., University of Tasmania, CSIRO). The platform is hosted by a front-end accessible website that also contains targeted science communication products meant to foster ocean literacy in Tasmania. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is now available at tasmarineatlas.org. 
Final Report • 2024-10-01 • 1.80 MB
2019-111-DLD.pdf

Summary

Marine groups in Tasmania expressed a need to better understand the distribution of ocean uses, ecosystems and species in Tasmanian marine waters, and to make that information readily available to stakeholders. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas project aimed to address this need by collating datasets relevant to marine resources and make this information available via a publicly available web-based mapping platform. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas enables Tasmanian stakeholders to easily access relevant information on marine activities and ecosystems. The Atlas is designed for ease-of-use to foster opportunities for research through data discovery and data gaps, and facilitate engagement and extension with relevant stakeholders. The Atlas can support spatial planning to ensure fair access to the marine estate and the sustainable development of marine industries. The Atlas aims to appeal to a broad range of stakeholders and contains ocean literacy content to support engagement. 
It is expected several groups will benefit from the development of the Tasmania’s Marine Atlas, including the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, marine transport, recreational users, the Tasmanian Government, the general public, researchers and educators. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is a web-based mapping platform where users can easily access relevant datasets on the uses of Tasmania’s marine waters and its ecosystems. The platform connects to online databases and repositories from state and federal government agencies and research organisations (e.g., University of Tasmania, CSIRO). The platform is hosted by a front-end accessible website that also contains targeted science communication products meant to foster ocean literacy in Tasmania. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is now available at tasmarineatlas.org. 
Final Report • 2024-10-01 • 1.80 MB
2019-111-DLD.pdf

Summary

Marine groups in Tasmania expressed a need to better understand the distribution of ocean uses, ecosystems and species in Tasmanian marine waters, and to make that information readily available to stakeholders. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas project aimed to address this need by collating datasets relevant to marine resources and make this information available via a publicly available web-based mapping platform. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas enables Tasmanian stakeholders to easily access relevant information on marine activities and ecosystems. The Atlas is designed for ease-of-use to foster opportunities for research through data discovery and data gaps, and facilitate engagement and extension with relevant stakeholders. The Atlas can support spatial planning to ensure fair access to the marine estate and the sustainable development of marine industries. The Atlas aims to appeal to a broad range of stakeholders and contains ocean literacy content to support engagement. 
It is expected several groups will benefit from the development of the Tasmania’s Marine Atlas, including the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, marine transport, recreational users, the Tasmanian Government, the general public, researchers and educators. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is a web-based mapping platform where users can easily access relevant datasets on the uses of Tasmania’s marine waters and its ecosystems. The platform connects to online databases and repositories from state and federal government agencies and research organisations (e.g., University of Tasmania, CSIRO). The platform is hosted by a front-end accessible website that also contains targeted science communication products meant to foster ocean literacy in Tasmania. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is now available at tasmarineatlas.org. 
Final Report • 2024-10-01 • 1.80 MB
2019-111-DLD.pdf

Summary

Marine groups in Tasmania expressed a need to better understand the distribution of ocean uses, ecosystems and species in Tasmanian marine waters, and to make that information readily available to stakeholders. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas project aimed to address this need by collating datasets relevant to marine resources and make this information available via a publicly available web-based mapping platform. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas enables Tasmanian stakeholders to easily access relevant information on marine activities and ecosystems. The Atlas is designed for ease-of-use to foster opportunities for research through data discovery and data gaps, and facilitate engagement and extension with relevant stakeholders. The Atlas can support spatial planning to ensure fair access to the marine estate and the sustainable development of marine industries. The Atlas aims to appeal to a broad range of stakeholders and contains ocean literacy content to support engagement. 
It is expected several groups will benefit from the development of the Tasmania’s Marine Atlas, including the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, marine transport, recreational users, the Tasmanian Government, the general public, researchers and educators. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is a web-based mapping platform where users can easily access relevant datasets on the uses of Tasmania’s marine waters and its ecosystems. The platform connects to online databases and repositories from state and federal government agencies and research organisations (e.g., University of Tasmania, CSIRO). The platform is hosted by a front-end accessible website that also contains targeted science communication products meant to foster ocean literacy in Tasmania. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is now available at tasmarineatlas.org. 
Final Report • 2024-10-01 • 1.80 MB
2019-111-DLD.pdf

Summary

Marine groups in Tasmania expressed a need to better understand the distribution of ocean uses, ecosystems and species in Tasmanian marine waters, and to make that information readily available to stakeholders. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas project aimed to address this need by collating datasets relevant to marine resources and make this information available via a publicly available web-based mapping platform. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas enables Tasmanian stakeholders to easily access relevant information on marine activities and ecosystems. The Atlas is designed for ease-of-use to foster opportunities for research through data discovery and data gaps, and facilitate engagement and extension with relevant stakeholders. The Atlas can support spatial planning to ensure fair access to the marine estate and the sustainable development of marine industries. The Atlas aims to appeal to a broad range of stakeholders and contains ocean literacy content to support engagement. 
It is expected several groups will benefit from the development of the Tasmania’s Marine Atlas, including the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, marine transport, recreational users, the Tasmanian Government, the general public, researchers and educators. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is a web-based mapping platform where users can easily access relevant datasets on the uses of Tasmania’s marine waters and its ecosystems. The platform connects to online databases and repositories from state and federal government agencies and research organisations (e.g., University of Tasmania, CSIRO). The platform is hosted by a front-end accessible website that also contains targeted science communication products meant to foster ocean literacy in Tasmania. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is now available at tasmarineatlas.org. 
Final Report • 2024-10-01 • 1.80 MB
2019-111-DLD.pdf

Summary

Marine groups in Tasmania expressed a need to better understand the distribution of ocean uses, ecosystems and species in Tasmanian marine waters, and to make that information readily available to stakeholders. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas project aimed to address this need by collating datasets relevant to marine resources and make this information available via a publicly available web-based mapping platform. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas enables Tasmanian stakeholders to easily access relevant information on marine activities and ecosystems. The Atlas is designed for ease-of-use to foster opportunities for research through data discovery and data gaps, and facilitate engagement and extension with relevant stakeholders. The Atlas can support spatial planning to ensure fair access to the marine estate and the sustainable development of marine industries. The Atlas aims to appeal to a broad range of stakeholders and contains ocean literacy content to support engagement. 
It is expected several groups will benefit from the development of the Tasmania’s Marine Atlas, including the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, marine transport, recreational users, the Tasmanian Government, the general public, researchers and educators. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is a web-based mapping platform where users can easily access relevant datasets on the uses of Tasmania’s marine waters and its ecosystems. The platform connects to online databases and repositories from state and federal government agencies and research organisations (e.g., University of Tasmania, CSIRO). The platform is hosted by a front-end accessible website that also contains targeted science communication products meant to foster ocean literacy in Tasmania. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is now available at tasmarineatlas.org. 
Final Report • 2024-10-01 • 1.80 MB
2019-111-DLD.pdf

Summary

Marine groups in Tasmania expressed a need to better understand the distribution of ocean uses, ecosystems and species in Tasmanian marine waters, and to make that information readily available to stakeholders. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas project aimed to address this need by collating datasets relevant to marine resources and make this information available via a publicly available web-based mapping platform. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas enables Tasmanian stakeholders to easily access relevant information on marine activities and ecosystems. The Atlas is designed for ease-of-use to foster opportunities for research through data discovery and data gaps, and facilitate engagement and extension with relevant stakeholders. The Atlas can support spatial planning to ensure fair access to the marine estate and the sustainable development of marine industries. The Atlas aims to appeal to a broad range of stakeholders and contains ocean literacy content to support engagement. 
It is expected several groups will benefit from the development of the Tasmania’s Marine Atlas, including the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, marine transport, recreational users, the Tasmanian Government, the general public, researchers and educators. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is a web-based mapping platform where users can easily access relevant datasets on the uses of Tasmania’s marine waters and its ecosystems. The platform connects to online databases and repositories from state and federal government agencies and research organisations (e.g., University of Tasmania, CSIRO). The platform is hosted by a front-end accessible website that also contains targeted science communication products meant to foster ocean literacy in Tasmania. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is now available at tasmarineatlas.org. 
Final Report • 2024-10-01 • 1.80 MB
2019-111-DLD.pdf

Summary

Marine groups in Tasmania expressed a need to better understand the distribution of ocean uses, ecosystems and species in Tasmanian marine waters, and to make that information readily available to stakeholders. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas project aimed to address this need by collating datasets relevant to marine resources and make this information available via a publicly available web-based mapping platform. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas enables Tasmanian stakeholders to easily access relevant information on marine activities and ecosystems. The Atlas is designed for ease-of-use to foster opportunities for research through data discovery and data gaps, and facilitate engagement and extension with relevant stakeholders. The Atlas can support spatial planning to ensure fair access to the marine estate and the sustainable development of marine industries. The Atlas aims to appeal to a broad range of stakeholders and contains ocean literacy content to support engagement. 
It is expected several groups will benefit from the development of the Tasmania’s Marine Atlas, including the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, marine transport, recreational users, the Tasmanian Government, the general public, researchers and educators. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is a web-based mapping platform where users can easily access relevant datasets on the uses of Tasmania’s marine waters and its ecosystems. The platform connects to online databases and repositories from state and federal government agencies and research organisations (e.g., University of Tasmania, CSIRO). The platform is hosted by a front-end accessible website that also contains targeted science communication products meant to foster ocean literacy in Tasmania. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is now available at tasmarineatlas.org. 
Final Report • 2024-10-01 • 1.80 MB
2019-111-DLD.pdf

Summary

Marine groups in Tasmania expressed a need to better understand the distribution of ocean uses, ecosystems and species in Tasmanian marine waters, and to make that information readily available to stakeholders. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas project aimed to address this need by collating datasets relevant to marine resources and make this information available via a publicly available web-based mapping platform. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas enables Tasmanian stakeholders to easily access relevant information on marine activities and ecosystems. The Atlas is designed for ease-of-use to foster opportunities for research through data discovery and data gaps, and facilitate engagement and extension with relevant stakeholders. The Atlas can support spatial planning to ensure fair access to the marine estate and the sustainable development of marine industries. The Atlas aims to appeal to a broad range of stakeholders and contains ocean literacy content to support engagement. 
It is expected several groups will benefit from the development of the Tasmania’s Marine Atlas, including the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, marine transport, recreational users, the Tasmanian Government, the general public, researchers and educators. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is a web-based mapping platform where users can easily access relevant datasets on the uses of Tasmania’s marine waters and its ecosystems. The platform connects to online databases and repositories from state and federal government agencies and research organisations (e.g., University of Tasmania, CSIRO). The platform is hosted by a front-end accessible website that also contains targeted science communication products meant to foster ocean literacy in Tasmania. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is now available at tasmarineatlas.org. 
Final Report • 2024-10-01 • 1.80 MB
2019-111-DLD.pdf

Summary

Marine groups in Tasmania expressed a need to better understand the distribution of ocean uses, ecosystems and species in Tasmanian marine waters, and to make that information readily available to stakeholders. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas project aimed to address this need by collating datasets relevant to marine resources and make this information available via a publicly available web-based mapping platform. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas enables Tasmanian stakeholders to easily access relevant information on marine activities and ecosystems. The Atlas is designed for ease-of-use to foster opportunities for research through data discovery and data gaps, and facilitate engagement and extension with relevant stakeholders. The Atlas can support spatial planning to ensure fair access to the marine estate and the sustainable development of marine industries. The Atlas aims to appeal to a broad range of stakeholders and contains ocean literacy content to support engagement. 
It is expected several groups will benefit from the development of the Tasmania’s Marine Atlas, including the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, marine transport, recreational users, the Tasmanian Government, the general public, researchers and educators. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is a web-based mapping platform where users can easily access relevant datasets on the uses of Tasmania’s marine waters and its ecosystems. The platform connects to online databases and repositories from state and federal government agencies and research organisations (e.g., University of Tasmania, CSIRO). The platform is hosted by a front-end accessible website that also contains targeted science communication products meant to foster ocean literacy in Tasmania. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is now available at tasmarineatlas.org. 
Final Report • 2024-10-01 • 1.80 MB
2019-111-DLD.pdf

Summary

Marine groups in Tasmania expressed a need to better understand the distribution of ocean uses, ecosystems and species in Tasmanian marine waters, and to make that information readily available to stakeholders. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas project aimed to address this need by collating datasets relevant to marine resources and make this information available via a publicly available web-based mapping platform. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas enables Tasmanian stakeholders to easily access relevant information on marine activities and ecosystems. The Atlas is designed for ease-of-use to foster opportunities for research through data discovery and data gaps, and facilitate engagement and extension with relevant stakeholders. The Atlas can support spatial planning to ensure fair access to the marine estate and the sustainable development of marine industries. The Atlas aims to appeal to a broad range of stakeholders and contains ocean literacy content to support engagement. 
It is expected several groups will benefit from the development of the Tasmania’s Marine Atlas, including the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, marine transport, recreational users, the Tasmanian Government, the general public, researchers and educators. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is a web-based mapping platform where users can easily access relevant datasets on the uses of Tasmania’s marine waters and its ecosystems. The platform connects to online databases and repositories from state and federal government agencies and research organisations (e.g., University of Tasmania, CSIRO). The platform is hosted by a front-end accessible website that also contains targeted science communication products meant to foster ocean literacy in Tasmania. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is now available at tasmarineatlas.org. 
Final Report • 2024-10-01 • 1.80 MB
2019-111-DLD.pdf

Summary

Marine groups in Tasmania expressed a need to better understand the distribution of ocean uses, ecosystems and species in Tasmanian marine waters, and to make that information readily available to stakeholders. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas project aimed to address this need by collating datasets relevant to marine resources and make this information available via a publicly available web-based mapping platform. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas enables Tasmanian stakeholders to easily access relevant information on marine activities and ecosystems. The Atlas is designed for ease-of-use to foster opportunities for research through data discovery and data gaps, and facilitate engagement and extension with relevant stakeholders. The Atlas can support spatial planning to ensure fair access to the marine estate and the sustainable development of marine industries. The Atlas aims to appeal to a broad range of stakeholders and contains ocean literacy content to support engagement. 
It is expected several groups will benefit from the development of the Tasmania’s Marine Atlas, including the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, marine transport, recreational users, the Tasmanian Government, the general public, researchers and educators. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is a web-based mapping platform where users can easily access relevant datasets on the uses of Tasmania’s marine waters and its ecosystems. The platform connects to online databases and repositories from state and federal government agencies and research organisations (e.g., University of Tasmania, CSIRO). The platform is hosted by a front-end accessible website that also contains targeted science communication products meant to foster ocean literacy in Tasmania. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is now available at tasmarineatlas.org. 
Final Report • 2024-10-01 • 1.80 MB
2019-111-DLD.pdf

Summary

Marine groups in Tasmania expressed a need to better understand the distribution of ocean uses, ecosystems and species in Tasmanian marine waters, and to make that information readily available to stakeholders. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas project aimed to address this need by collating datasets relevant to marine resources and make this information available via a publicly available web-based mapping platform. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas enables Tasmanian stakeholders to easily access relevant information on marine activities and ecosystems. The Atlas is designed for ease-of-use to foster opportunities for research through data discovery and data gaps, and facilitate engagement and extension with relevant stakeholders. The Atlas can support spatial planning to ensure fair access to the marine estate and the sustainable development of marine industries. The Atlas aims to appeal to a broad range of stakeholders and contains ocean literacy content to support engagement. 
It is expected several groups will benefit from the development of the Tasmania’s Marine Atlas, including the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, marine transport, recreational users, the Tasmanian Government, the general public, researchers and educators. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is a web-based mapping platform where users can easily access relevant datasets on the uses of Tasmania’s marine waters and its ecosystems. The platform connects to online databases and repositories from state and federal government agencies and research organisations (e.g., University of Tasmania, CSIRO). The platform is hosted by a front-end accessible website that also contains targeted science communication products meant to foster ocean literacy in Tasmania. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is now available at tasmarineatlas.org. 
Final Report • 2024-10-01 • 1.80 MB
2019-111-DLD.pdf

Summary

Marine groups in Tasmania expressed a need to better understand the distribution of ocean uses, ecosystems and species in Tasmanian marine waters, and to make that information readily available to stakeholders. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas project aimed to address this need by collating datasets relevant to marine resources and make this information available via a publicly available web-based mapping platform. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas enables Tasmanian stakeholders to easily access relevant information on marine activities and ecosystems. The Atlas is designed for ease-of-use to foster opportunities for research through data discovery and data gaps, and facilitate engagement and extension with relevant stakeholders. The Atlas can support spatial planning to ensure fair access to the marine estate and the sustainable development of marine industries. The Atlas aims to appeal to a broad range of stakeholders and contains ocean literacy content to support engagement. 
It is expected several groups will benefit from the development of the Tasmania’s Marine Atlas, including the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, marine transport, recreational users, the Tasmanian Government, the general public, researchers and educators. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is a web-based mapping platform where users can easily access relevant datasets on the uses of Tasmania’s marine waters and its ecosystems. The platform connects to online databases and repositories from state and federal government agencies and research organisations (e.g., University of Tasmania, CSIRO). The platform is hosted by a front-end accessible website that also contains targeted science communication products meant to foster ocean literacy in Tasmania. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is now available at tasmarineatlas.org. 
Final Report • 2024-10-01 • 1.80 MB
2019-111-DLD.pdf

Summary

Marine groups in Tasmania expressed a need to better understand the distribution of ocean uses, ecosystems and species in Tasmanian marine waters, and to make that information readily available to stakeholders. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas project aimed to address this need by collating datasets relevant to marine resources and make this information available via a publicly available web-based mapping platform. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas enables Tasmanian stakeholders to easily access relevant information on marine activities and ecosystems. The Atlas is designed for ease-of-use to foster opportunities for research through data discovery and data gaps, and facilitate engagement and extension with relevant stakeholders. The Atlas can support spatial planning to ensure fair access to the marine estate and the sustainable development of marine industries. The Atlas aims to appeal to a broad range of stakeholders and contains ocean literacy content to support engagement. 
It is expected several groups will benefit from the development of the Tasmania’s Marine Atlas, including the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, marine transport, recreational users, the Tasmanian Government, the general public, researchers and educators. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is a web-based mapping platform where users can easily access relevant datasets on the uses of Tasmania’s marine waters and its ecosystems. The platform connects to online databases and repositories from state and federal government agencies and research organisations (e.g., University of Tasmania, CSIRO). The platform is hosted by a front-end accessible website that also contains targeted science communication products meant to foster ocean literacy in Tasmania. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is now available at tasmarineatlas.org. 
Final Report • 2024-10-01 • 1.80 MB
2019-111-DLD.pdf

Summary

Marine groups in Tasmania expressed a need to better understand the distribution of ocean uses, ecosystems and species in Tasmanian marine waters, and to make that information readily available to stakeholders. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas project aimed to address this need by collating datasets relevant to marine resources and make this information available via a publicly available web-based mapping platform. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas enables Tasmanian stakeholders to easily access relevant information on marine activities and ecosystems. The Atlas is designed for ease-of-use to foster opportunities for research through data discovery and data gaps, and facilitate engagement and extension with relevant stakeholders. The Atlas can support spatial planning to ensure fair access to the marine estate and the sustainable development of marine industries. The Atlas aims to appeal to a broad range of stakeholders and contains ocean literacy content to support engagement. 
It is expected several groups will benefit from the development of the Tasmania’s Marine Atlas, including the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, marine transport, recreational users, the Tasmanian Government, the general public, researchers and educators. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is a web-based mapping platform where users can easily access relevant datasets on the uses of Tasmania’s marine waters and its ecosystems. The platform connects to online databases and repositories from state and federal government agencies and research organisations (e.g., University of Tasmania, CSIRO). The platform is hosted by a front-end accessible website that also contains targeted science communication products meant to foster ocean literacy in Tasmania. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is now available at tasmarineatlas.org. 
Final Report • 2024-10-01 • 1.80 MB
2019-111-DLD.pdf

Summary

Marine groups in Tasmania expressed a need to better understand the distribution of ocean uses, ecosystems and species in Tasmanian marine waters, and to make that information readily available to stakeholders. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas project aimed to address this need by collating datasets relevant to marine resources and make this information available via a publicly available web-based mapping platform. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas enables Tasmanian stakeholders to easily access relevant information on marine activities and ecosystems. The Atlas is designed for ease-of-use to foster opportunities for research through data discovery and data gaps, and facilitate engagement and extension with relevant stakeholders. The Atlas can support spatial planning to ensure fair access to the marine estate and the sustainable development of marine industries. The Atlas aims to appeal to a broad range of stakeholders and contains ocean literacy content to support engagement. 
It is expected several groups will benefit from the development of the Tasmania’s Marine Atlas, including the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, marine transport, recreational users, the Tasmanian Government, the general public, researchers and educators. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is a web-based mapping platform where users can easily access relevant datasets on the uses of Tasmania’s marine waters and its ecosystems. The platform connects to online databases and repositories from state and federal government agencies and research organisations (e.g., University of Tasmania, CSIRO). The platform is hosted by a front-end accessible website that also contains targeted science communication products meant to foster ocean literacy in Tasmania. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is now available at tasmarineatlas.org. 
Final Report • 2024-10-01 • 1.80 MB
2019-111-DLD.pdf

Summary

Marine groups in Tasmania expressed a need to better understand the distribution of ocean uses, ecosystems and species in Tasmanian marine waters, and to make that information readily available to stakeholders. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas project aimed to address this need by collating datasets relevant to marine resources and make this information available via a publicly available web-based mapping platform. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas enables Tasmanian stakeholders to easily access relevant information on marine activities and ecosystems. The Atlas is designed for ease-of-use to foster opportunities for research through data discovery and data gaps, and facilitate engagement and extension with relevant stakeholders. The Atlas can support spatial planning to ensure fair access to the marine estate and the sustainable development of marine industries. The Atlas aims to appeal to a broad range of stakeholders and contains ocean literacy content to support engagement. 
It is expected several groups will benefit from the development of the Tasmania’s Marine Atlas, including the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, marine transport, recreational users, the Tasmanian Government, the general public, researchers and educators. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is a web-based mapping platform where users can easily access relevant datasets on the uses of Tasmania’s marine waters and its ecosystems. The platform connects to online databases and repositories from state and federal government agencies and research organisations (e.g., University of Tasmania, CSIRO). The platform is hosted by a front-end accessible website that also contains targeted science communication products meant to foster ocean literacy in Tasmania. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is now available at tasmarineatlas.org. 
Final Report • 2024-10-01 • 1.80 MB
2019-111-DLD.pdf

Summary

Marine groups in Tasmania expressed a need to better understand the distribution of ocean uses, ecosystems and species in Tasmanian marine waters, and to make that information readily available to stakeholders. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas project aimed to address this need by collating datasets relevant to marine resources and make this information available via a publicly available web-based mapping platform. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas enables Tasmanian stakeholders to easily access relevant information on marine activities and ecosystems. The Atlas is designed for ease-of-use to foster opportunities for research through data discovery and data gaps, and facilitate engagement and extension with relevant stakeholders. The Atlas can support spatial planning to ensure fair access to the marine estate and the sustainable development of marine industries. The Atlas aims to appeal to a broad range of stakeholders and contains ocean literacy content to support engagement. 
It is expected several groups will benefit from the development of the Tasmania’s Marine Atlas, including the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, marine transport, recreational users, the Tasmanian Government, the general public, researchers and educators. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is a web-based mapping platform where users can easily access relevant datasets on the uses of Tasmania’s marine waters and its ecosystems. The platform connects to online databases and repositories from state and federal government agencies and research organisations (e.g., University of Tasmania, CSIRO). The platform is hosted by a front-end accessible website that also contains targeted science communication products meant to foster ocean literacy in Tasmania. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is now available at tasmarineatlas.org. 
Final Report • 2024-10-01 • 1.80 MB
2019-111-DLD.pdf

Summary

Marine groups in Tasmania expressed a need to better understand the distribution of ocean uses, ecosystems and species in Tasmanian marine waters, and to make that information readily available to stakeholders. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas project aimed to address this need by collating datasets relevant to marine resources and make this information available via a publicly available web-based mapping platform. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas enables Tasmanian stakeholders to easily access relevant information on marine activities and ecosystems. The Atlas is designed for ease-of-use to foster opportunities for research through data discovery and data gaps, and facilitate engagement and extension with relevant stakeholders. The Atlas can support spatial planning to ensure fair access to the marine estate and the sustainable development of marine industries. The Atlas aims to appeal to a broad range of stakeholders and contains ocean literacy content to support engagement. 
It is expected several groups will benefit from the development of the Tasmania’s Marine Atlas, including the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, marine transport, recreational users, the Tasmanian Government, the general public, researchers and educators. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is a web-based mapping platform where users can easily access relevant datasets on the uses of Tasmania’s marine waters and its ecosystems. The platform connects to online databases and repositories from state and federal government agencies and research organisations (e.g., University of Tasmania, CSIRO). The platform is hosted by a front-end accessible website that also contains targeted science communication products meant to foster ocean literacy in Tasmania. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is now available at tasmarineatlas.org. 
Final Report • 2024-10-01 • 1.80 MB
2019-111-DLD.pdf

Summary

Marine groups in Tasmania expressed a need to better understand the distribution of ocean uses, ecosystems and species in Tasmanian marine waters, and to make that information readily available to stakeholders. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas project aimed to address this need by collating datasets relevant to marine resources and make this information available via a publicly available web-based mapping platform. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas enables Tasmanian stakeholders to easily access relevant information on marine activities and ecosystems. The Atlas is designed for ease-of-use to foster opportunities for research through data discovery and data gaps, and facilitate engagement and extension with relevant stakeholders. The Atlas can support spatial planning to ensure fair access to the marine estate and the sustainable development of marine industries. The Atlas aims to appeal to a broad range of stakeholders and contains ocean literacy content to support engagement. 
It is expected several groups will benefit from the development of the Tasmania’s Marine Atlas, including the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, marine transport, recreational users, the Tasmanian Government, the general public, researchers and educators. 
The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is a web-based mapping platform where users can easily access relevant datasets on the uses of Tasmania’s marine waters and its ecosystems. The platform connects to online databases and repositories from state and federal government agencies and research organisations (e.g., University of Tasmania, CSIRO). The platform is hosted by a front-end accessible website that also contains targeted science communication products meant to foster ocean literacy in Tasmania. The Tasmania’s Marine Atlas is now available at tasmarineatlas.org. 
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2019-075
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Recreational Southern Rock Lobster tagging program – assessing current data and modelling assumptions and approaches to establish a robust estimate

This project assesses options for streamlining and improving the current electronic reporting process (VicRLTag app) based on an evaluation of the first three years of the Victorian Recreational Rock Lobster Tagging Program.
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
TAGS
Stakeholder
Social Science
Social Science
Resource Sharing
Resource Sharing
SPECIES
Southern Rock Lobster
Communities
PROJECT NUMBER • 2018-075
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Aquaculture-Community Futures: North West Tasmania

This report discusses a study conducted by the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies at the University of Tasmania on marine and costal wellbeing and how it can be considered in regional marine and coastal development decision making. The need for this project arose from a desire by selected...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
TAGS
Sustainability
Stakeholder
Community
Aquaculture
SPECIES
Atlantic Salmon
Industry

Determinates of socially-supported wild-catch and aquaculture fisheries in Australia

Project number: 2017-158
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $66,868.94
Principal Investigator: Karen A. Alexander
Organisation: University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Project start/end date: 14 Feb 2018 - 30 Jul 2018
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Sustainability
Stakeholder
Resource Access And Allocation
Human Dimensions Research
Community

Need

In order to secure the future of Australian wild-catch and aquaculture fisheries, it is increasingly clear that, alongside effective and responsible management and production, building and maintaining societal support is vital.

There are a number of recent examples in Australia where wild-catch and aquaculture fisheries have been threatened, even shut down, as a result of not having a ‘social license to operate’. This is despite having good ecological, economic and management credentials. Examples include: the 2016 closure of the Victorian small scale Port Phillip Bay net fishery as a result of pressure from the recreational fishing sector; the environmental controversy over mid-water trawling (‘super trawlers’) for small pelagic species despite scientifically-determined healthy stock status; and environmental non-governmental organisations (eNGOs) campaigns against Tassal’s proposed fish farm operations in Okehampton Bay on Tasmania’s east coast.

The wild-catch and aquaculture industries are increasingly and acutely aware of the need to garner societal support. But, they are unsure of how to address poor societal support at its root, who needs to be involved to address the problem, and effective pathways to improving societal support. From an industry perspective, there are gaps in knowledge in terms of 1) identifying the determinants of poor/high societal support; 2) identifying stakeholder groups to target who determine societal support and outcomes for wild-catch and aquaculture fisheries (e.g. other resource user groups, eNGOs, decision-makers and government, consumers, other publics); and 3) appropriate, effective and innovative pathways to improve societal support through engagement strategies and interventions.

However, there is a wealth of information available that is not directly or easily transferable currently. It requires collation and synthesis to address the knowledge gaps, including learnings from other industries, international wild-catch and aquaculture fisheries, as well as historical case studies of successes and failures within Australia. This project will draw together knowledge from existing literature and documentation and also use key informant interviews to address the above gaps.

Objectives

1. To provide a nuanced definition of societal support for wild-catch and aquaculture fisheries in Australia
2. To identify determining factors (social, economic, environmental and political) affecting societal support for wild-catch and aquaculture fisheries in Australia
3. To identify means by which to detect, assess and monitor societal support for wild-catch and aquaculture fisheries in Australia using a risk-based approach

Final report

ISBN: 978-1-925646-82-5
Author: Karen A. Alexander & Kirsten E. Abernethy
Final Report • 2019-08-31 • 1.21 MB
2017-158-DLD-final.pdf

Summary

Australia’s wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture are increasingly attentive to the importance of having support from communities and stakeholders to ensure their future sustainability and prosperity. This project aimed to identify determinants of socially-supported wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture in Australia. This project was developed collaboratively with the Human Dimensions Research Subprogram and relevant industry stakeholders and extends previous FRDC projects by examining differential definitions and assessments of social acceptability.
Final Report • 2019-08-31 • 1.21 MB
2017-158-DLD-final.pdf

Summary

Australia’s wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture are increasingly attentive to the importance of having support from communities and stakeholders to ensure their future sustainability and prosperity. This project aimed to identify determinants of socially-supported wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture in Australia. This project was developed collaboratively with the Human Dimensions Research Subprogram and relevant industry stakeholders and extends previous FRDC projects by examining differential definitions and assessments of social acceptability.
Final Report • 2019-08-31 • 1.21 MB
2017-158-DLD-final.pdf

Summary

Australia’s wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture are increasingly attentive to the importance of having support from communities and stakeholders to ensure their future sustainability and prosperity. This project aimed to identify determinants of socially-supported wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture in Australia. This project was developed collaboratively with the Human Dimensions Research Subprogram and relevant industry stakeholders and extends previous FRDC projects by examining differential definitions and assessments of social acceptability.
Final Report • 2019-08-31 • 1.21 MB
2017-158-DLD-final.pdf

Summary

Australia’s wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture are increasingly attentive to the importance of having support from communities and stakeholders to ensure their future sustainability and prosperity. This project aimed to identify determinants of socially-supported wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture in Australia. This project was developed collaboratively with the Human Dimensions Research Subprogram and relevant industry stakeholders and extends previous FRDC projects by examining differential definitions and assessments of social acceptability.
Final Report • 2019-08-31 • 1.21 MB
2017-158-DLD-final.pdf

Summary

Australia’s wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture are increasingly attentive to the importance of having support from communities and stakeholders to ensure their future sustainability and prosperity. This project aimed to identify determinants of socially-supported wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture in Australia. This project was developed collaboratively with the Human Dimensions Research Subprogram and relevant industry stakeholders and extends previous FRDC projects by examining differential definitions and assessments of social acceptability.
Final Report • 2019-08-31 • 1.21 MB
2017-158-DLD-final.pdf

Summary

Australia’s wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture are increasingly attentive to the importance of having support from communities and stakeholders to ensure their future sustainability and prosperity. This project aimed to identify determinants of socially-supported wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture in Australia. This project was developed collaboratively with the Human Dimensions Research Subprogram and relevant industry stakeholders and extends previous FRDC projects by examining differential definitions and assessments of social acceptability.
Final Report • 2019-08-31 • 1.21 MB
2017-158-DLD-final.pdf

Summary

Australia’s wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture are increasingly attentive to the importance of having support from communities and stakeholders to ensure their future sustainability and prosperity. This project aimed to identify determinants of socially-supported wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture in Australia. This project was developed collaboratively with the Human Dimensions Research Subprogram and relevant industry stakeholders and extends previous FRDC projects by examining differential definitions and assessments of social acceptability.
Final Report • 2019-08-31 • 1.21 MB
2017-158-DLD-final.pdf

Summary

Australia’s wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture are increasingly attentive to the importance of having support from communities and stakeholders to ensure their future sustainability and prosperity. This project aimed to identify determinants of socially-supported wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture in Australia. This project was developed collaboratively with the Human Dimensions Research Subprogram and relevant industry stakeholders and extends previous FRDC projects by examining differential definitions and assessments of social acceptability.
Final Report • 2019-08-31 • 1.21 MB
2017-158-DLD-final.pdf

Summary

Australia’s wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture are increasingly attentive to the importance of having support from communities and stakeholders to ensure their future sustainability and prosperity. This project aimed to identify determinants of socially-supported wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture in Australia. This project was developed collaboratively with the Human Dimensions Research Subprogram and relevant industry stakeholders and extends previous FRDC projects by examining differential definitions and assessments of social acceptability.
Final Report • 2019-08-31 • 1.21 MB
2017-158-DLD-final.pdf

Summary

Australia’s wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture are increasingly attentive to the importance of having support from communities and stakeholders to ensure their future sustainability and prosperity. This project aimed to identify determinants of socially-supported wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture in Australia. This project was developed collaboratively with the Human Dimensions Research Subprogram and relevant industry stakeholders and extends previous FRDC projects by examining differential definitions and assessments of social acceptability.
Final Report • 2019-08-31 • 1.21 MB
2017-158-DLD-final.pdf

Summary

Australia’s wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture are increasingly attentive to the importance of having support from communities and stakeholders to ensure their future sustainability and prosperity. This project aimed to identify determinants of socially-supported wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture in Australia. This project was developed collaboratively with the Human Dimensions Research Subprogram and relevant industry stakeholders and extends previous FRDC projects by examining differential definitions and assessments of social acceptability.
Final Report • 2019-08-31 • 1.21 MB
2017-158-DLD-final.pdf

Summary

Australia’s wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture are increasingly attentive to the importance of having support from communities and stakeholders to ensure their future sustainability and prosperity. This project aimed to identify determinants of socially-supported wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture in Australia. This project was developed collaboratively with the Human Dimensions Research Subprogram and relevant industry stakeholders and extends previous FRDC projects by examining differential definitions and assessments of social acceptability.
Final Report • 2019-08-31 • 1.21 MB
2017-158-DLD-final.pdf

Summary

Australia’s wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture are increasingly attentive to the importance of having support from communities and stakeholders to ensure their future sustainability and prosperity. This project aimed to identify determinants of socially-supported wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture in Australia. This project was developed collaboratively with the Human Dimensions Research Subprogram and relevant industry stakeholders and extends previous FRDC projects by examining differential definitions and assessments of social acceptability.
Final Report • 2019-08-31 • 1.21 MB
2017-158-DLD-final.pdf

Summary

Australia’s wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture are increasingly attentive to the importance of having support from communities and stakeholders to ensure their future sustainability and prosperity. This project aimed to identify determinants of socially-supported wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture in Australia. This project was developed collaboratively with the Human Dimensions Research Subprogram and relevant industry stakeholders and extends previous FRDC projects by examining differential definitions and assessments of social acceptability.
Final Report • 2019-08-31 • 1.21 MB
2017-158-DLD-final.pdf

Summary

Australia’s wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture are increasingly attentive to the importance of having support from communities and stakeholders to ensure their future sustainability and prosperity. This project aimed to identify determinants of socially-supported wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture in Australia. This project was developed collaboratively with the Human Dimensions Research Subprogram and relevant industry stakeholders and extends previous FRDC projects by examining differential definitions and assessments of social acceptability.
Final Report • 2019-08-31 • 1.21 MB
2017-158-DLD-final.pdf

Summary

Australia’s wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture are increasingly attentive to the importance of having support from communities and stakeholders to ensure their future sustainability and prosperity. This project aimed to identify determinants of socially-supported wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture in Australia. This project was developed collaboratively with the Human Dimensions Research Subprogram and relevant industry stakeholders and extends previous FRDC projects by examining differential definitions and assessments of social acceptability.
Final Report • 2019-08-31 • 1.21 MB
2017-158-DLD-final.pdf

Summary

Australia’s wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture are increasingly attentive to the importance of having support from communities and stakeholders to ensure their future sustainability and prosperity. This project aimed to identify determinants of socially-supported wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture in Australia. This project was developed collaboratively with the Human Dimensions Research Subprogram and relevant industry stakeholders and extends previous FRDC projects by examining differential definitions and assessments of social acceptability.
Final Report • 2019-08-31 • 1.21 MB
2017-158-DLD-final.pdf

Summary

Australia’s wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture are increasingly attentive to the importance of having support from communities and stakeholders to ensure their future sustainability and prosperity. This project aimed to identify determinants of socially-supported wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture in Australia. This project was developed collaboratively with the Human Dimensions Research Subprogram and relevant industry stakeholders and extends previous FRDC projects by examining differential definitions and assessments of social acceptability.
Final Report • 2019-08-31 • 1.21 MB
2017-158-DLD-final.pdf

Summary

Australia’s wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture are increasingly attentive to the importance of having support from communities and stakeholders to ensure their future sustainability and prosperity. This project aimed to identify determinants of socially-supported wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture in Australia. This project was developed collaboratively with the Human Dimensions Research Subprogram and relevant industry stakeholders and extends previous FRDC projects by examining differential definitions and assessments of social acceptability.
Final Report • 2019-08-31 • 1.21 MB
2017-158-DLD-final.pdf

Summary

Australia’s wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture are increasingly attentive to the importance of having support from communities and stakeholders to ensure their future sustainability and prosperity. This project aimed to identify determinants of socially-supported wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture in Australia. This project was developed collaboratively with the Human Dimensions Research Subprogram and relevant industry stakeholders and extends previous FRDC projects by examining differential definitions and assessments of social acceptability.
Final Report • 2019-08-31 • 1.21 MB
2017-158-DLD-final.pdf

Summary

Australia’s wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture are increasingly attentive to the importance of having support from communities and stakeholders to ensure their future sustainability and prosperity. This project aimed to identify determinants of socially-supported wild-catch fisheries and aquaculture in Australia. This project was developed collaboratively with the Human Dimensions Research Subprogram and relevant industry stakeholders and extends previous FRDC projects by examining differential definitions and assessments of social acceptability.
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2017-149
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Planning for a Blue Future Salmon - informing R&D, regulation and industry development

The Tasmanian salmon industry is seeking to grow production safely and sustainably in the next two decades, further increasing the tangible benefits to the Tasmanian community. Our aim, through the Tasmanian Global Salmon Symposium partnership, is to deliver this by being the most environmentally...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
TAGS
Sustainability
Offshore
Fisheries Management
Ecosystem
Community
SPECIES
Atlantic Salmon
Industry
Environment
PROJECT NUMBER • 2017-082
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Ensuring monitoring and management of bycatch in Southern Rock Lobster fisheries is best practice

Bycatch is an important issue in fisheries worldwide, with the impacts of fishing activities on non-targeted species and the wider marine environment receiving increasing public attention. Issues such as the potential wastage of resources through discarding of unwanted catch, ecological impacts on...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
TAGS
Threatened Endangered Protected Species
Stakeholder
Mortality
Data
Bycatch
SPECIES
Southern Rock Lobster
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