Long-term monitoring of coastal dolphins in Darwin Harbour and the abundance and distribution of dugongs in the Northern Territory
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Project outcomes included:
- Enhanced understanding of coastal dolphin population dynamics in Darwin Harbour and surrounding waters.
- Improved knowledge of the abundance, distribution and habitat use of dugong in NT coastal waters.
- Sharing science and culture in Yanyuwa saltwater country with the Li-Anthawirriyarra Sea Rangers who work with marine researchers to catch and study dugongs in the Gulf of Carpentaria
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Research on the distribution and habitat use of coastal dolphins and dugongs |
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The distribution and abundance of Dugong and other marine megafauna in the Gulf of Carpentaria, Northern Territory, November 2014 |
2014 |
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Northern Territory Dugong Aerial Survey 2015: Ranger Group Summary Report |
2015 |
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The distribution and abundance of Dugong and other marine megafauna in the Northern Territory, November 2015 |
2015 |
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Darwin Region Coastal Dolphin Monitoring: October 2016 surveys |
2016 |
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Darwin Region - Coastal Dolphin Monitoring Progress Report - October 2017 surveys |
2017 |
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Darwin region coastal dolphin monitoring program -2018 Progress Report |
2018 |
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Film: li-Maramaranja - Dugong Hunters of Excellence (2019) |
2019 |
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NTG Natural Resource Maps and associated data |
2020 |
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Darwin Region Coastal Dolphin Monitoring Program: Final Report 2011 to 2019 |
2020 |
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Dugong distribution and abundance in the Gulf of Carpentaria, Northern Territory: October 2019 |
2020 |
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Population Viability Analysis (PVA) for three species of coastal dolphin in Darwin Harbour. |
2020 |
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