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ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies
Funding: $12m for five years commencing 2005
Centre Director: Prof TP Hughes
Administering Institution: James Cook University
Collaborating or Contributing Organisations:
The Australian National University
The University of Queensland
Stockholm University
University of Delaware
University of Maine
University of Perpignan
Australian Institute of Marine Science CSIRO - Marine Research
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Doulgas Shire Council
Great Barrier Reef Research Foundation
Mackay City Council
Mackay-Whitsunday Natural Resource
Management Group
Voyages Hotels and Resorts
The primary goal of this ARC Centre of Excellence is to develop research programs of international significance (through the establishment of new collaborative teams of Australia's leading coral reef researchers) that transcend traditional disciplinary, institutional and geographic boundaries. The aim is to add focus, scale and scope to build an enduring program of innovative research development, leading to world leadership in coral reef science. A key outcome of the ARC Centre of Excellence will be to actively transfer scientific knowledge (through its governance structure) to industry partners and end-users, to increase their capacity and effectiveness and provide tangible benefits to all Australians.
For further information about the Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies visit their website.
