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Deborah Cleland, CRTR scholar
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| Deborah Cleland discusses ‘Reefs for People’ - a demonstration CD for a CRTR-developed model that predicts impacts on reefs from development and environmental pressures. She was involved in delivery of a workshop at the International Waters Conference which launched the CD and the model. |
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Jessica Melbourne-Thomas, CRTR scholar
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| A PhD scholar working with the Modelling and Decision Support Working Group, Jessica Melbourne- Thomas talks about her experiences at the 2009 GEF International Waters Conference. |
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Prof. Peter Mumby Chair, CRTR Remote Sensing Working Group
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| The CRTR Remote Sensing Working Group assesses the health of a reef from an aircraft or satellite sensor over large areas. Remote sensing can provide comprehensive information on changes to reef health, particularly in relation to climate change. |
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Prof. Drew Harvell Chair, CRTR Disease Working Group
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| The CRTR Disease Working Group identifies the impact of infectious diseases on coral reef sustainability worldwide. It also examines how climate change and warming oceans can trigger outbreaks of new diseases. |
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Prof. Peter Sale Chair, CRTR Connectivity Working Group
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| The CRTR Connectivity Working Group assesses movement of individual organisms from one coral reef population to another. By understanding these interconnections, the identification of protected areas can be more effective. |
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GefCoral - Global Coral Reefs
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| The Coral Reef Targeted Research & Capacity Building for Management (CRTR) Program is a leading international coral reef research initiative that provides a coordinated approach to credible, factual and scientifically-proven knowledge for improved coral reef management. |
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