The Inshore Resilience project (2025–2028) takes a holistic approach to restoring interconnected coastal ecosystems including mangroves, seagrass meadows and coral reefs.
Activities include mangrove restoration and protection, seagrass reseeding trials and coral larval recruitment to support reef recovery. These interventions aim to reduce environmental threats while enhancing biodiversity and habitat connectivity.
The project also prioritises knowledge sharing and capacity building by working closely with research partners and Traditional Owners, supporting local skills development in marine restoration.
By addressing land-sea connections, the project recognises that reef health depends on the condition of coastal ecosystems. It contributes to the long-term resilience of the Great Barrier Reef in the face of climate and environmental pressures.
- Reduce threats to priority mangrove and saltmarsh sites including weeds and illegal vehicle access.
- Increase the connectivity of the seagrass meadow at Pioneer Bay through trialling different re-seeding and outplanting techniques.
- Continue to research and refine the larval re-seeding method for increasing hard coral recruitment at target reef sites.
- Build regional skills and capacity for working in inshore environments by learning from our technical partners and sharing knowledge with Traditional Owners.
