Climate change
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Our Climate change projects
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Climate change threats to seagrass, mangrove and saltmarsh
Identifying estuaries where mangrove and saltmarsh are most vulnerable to sea level rise and developing a model to better manage these areas into the future.
![Climate change research](https://www.marine.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0009/1262088/Climate-change-research.png)
Climate change research
Researching the effects of climate change to fill knowledge gaps and guide future management actions.
![Climate change monitoring](https://www.marine.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0006/1262085/Climate-change-monitoring.png)
Climate change monitoring
Scientists are using underwater cameras and diving surveys to check the health of more than 1,000km of NSW coastline.
![Climate change citizen science](https://www.marine.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0005/1262084/Climate-change-citizen-science.png)
Climate change citizen science
Using citizen science data to map changes in fish and other marine species distribution due to climate change.
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Informing the Climate Change Adaptation Strategy
Identifying climate change risks to our marine and coastal environments and supporting managers and communities to find adaptation solutions.
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Investigating a blue carbon demonstration site on primary production land
This project aims to transform a 13-hectare peninsular adjacent to the Richmond River near Ballina, currently used for cattle grazing, into a blue carbon demonstration site. A boardwalk is planned to go through part of the site allowing members of the community to witness the progress of blue carbon ecosystem recovery at the site.
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Estuarine habitat monitoring and threat assessment
Mapping estuarine habitats such as seagrass, mangrove and saltmarsh over time to assess their condition and threats.
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Developing and delivering blue carbon strategy
The NSW Blue Carbon Strategy is an initiative to support evidence-based projects and research to protect and conserve important blue carbon ecosystems.