NERP TE Project 2.2 Mangrove and freshwater habitat status of Torres Strait islands (JCU)

This project will examine the status, diversity and condition of mangroves and freshwater habitats in the Torres Strait. This will provide a baseline against which future changes can be assessed and will also enable planning for adaptation to potential sea level rise/increased storm surge. The project builds on Torres Strait Islanders¿ knowledge and understanding of mangrove habitats, with scientists working in partnership with Traditional Owners.\n\nThis project will:\n\n1. Undertake a baseline survey of the status and condition of mangroves and freshwater wetland habitats in Torres Strait based on a combination of aerial imagery and on-ground surveys, including documenting species present and identifying the presence of exotic species.\n\n2. Where feasible, document knowledge of selected communities about their uses of mangrove and freshwater habitats and provide management advice for these habitats, where required.\n\n3. Assess mitigation options for mangroves, protection/management/rehabilitation needs, and climate change-related adaptive strategies.

本项目将评估托雷斯海峡（Torres Strait）内红树林与淡水生境的现状、多样性及健康状态，旨在建立基准以支撑未来环境变化的评估工作，同时为应对潜在海平面上升与风暴潮加剧的规划提供依据。本项目依托托雷斯海峡岛民对红树林生境的认知与理解，由科学家与传统所有权人（Traditional Owners）合作推进。

1. 结合航空影像与实地踏勘，对托雷斯海峡内的红树林与淡水湿地生境的现状与健康状态开展基线调查，包括记录现有物种组成，并识别外来物种的存在情况。

2. 在可行范围内，记录选定社区对红树林与淡水生境的利用相关认知，并在必要时为该类生境提供管理建议。

3. 评估红树林的缓解方案、保护/管理/修复需求，以及与气候变化相关的适应策略。