Global Wetlands Project (GLOW)

School of Environment and Science, Griffith University

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Seagrass and shoal of fish

The world needs coastal wetlands. Seagrass meadows, mangrove forests and saltmarshes are high-value habitats providing many benefits to humanity.

GLOW are delivering science support that promotes coastal wetland conservation.

The international, interdisciplinary team of the Global Wetlands Project advances research under three themes: measuring health of wetlands, improving action to protect and restore coastal wetland habitats; and engaging authentically with communities and managers in care for coastal wetlands.

We believe open and accessible science will accelerate coastal conservation.

We develop and make available online tools to make our science accessible and allow you to gain new insights on dynamic coastal ecosystems.

Website
https://globalwetlandsproject.org
Organisation type
  • University Research Centre
Number of research staff
Up to 20 research staff
Address
Level 4, Building G24, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Parklands Dr, Southport QLD 4215

Strengths and capabilities

  • Wetland ecology
  • Ecological restoration
  • Computer vision for underwater video
  • Spatial statistics for environmental datasets
  • Coastline resilience under changing climate
  • Decision support tools for coastal restoration
  • Automated fisheries monitoring

Facilities and major equipment

  • National digital platform for underwater computer vision
  • Spatial statistics laboratory

Lead researchers

  • Professor Rod Connolly—Director, Professor in Marine Data Science, developed FISHID: Australia's national digital platform for computer vision monitoring aquatic ecosystems
  • Dr Michael Sievers—Leader of global analysis of trends in coastal wetland ecosystems, drivers of change, and opportunities for action

Achievements of the centre

  • Develop ambitious targets underpinning global action on conservation and restoration of coastal wetlands
  • Develop global typologies informing conservation and restoration of coastal wetlands
  • Develop app for identifying and counting fish in underwater videos
  • Coordinate local stewardship of automated survey equipment for tracking wetland animal populations

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