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Darwin, Katherine - Consultancy - Crocodile research

Big Rivers, Top End, Darwin, Palmerston, Litchfield Department of Lands, Planning and Environment
AWARD DETAILS
Buyer
Department of Lands, Planning and Environment
State
NT
Published
Contract start
Category
Consultancy
Value
$246k
Value type
AUD
Procurement method
Selected
Record updated
PUBLIC RECORD

The Project will develop and validate a robust, field-ready workflow for detecting saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) using eDNA analysis in Northern Territory waters and deliver a statistically defensible sampling scheme for Parks and Wildlife operational use. The project objectives are based on field collection of samples and lab and bioinformatic analysis at CDU: 1) Assay evaluation and captive trials for eDNA detection of NT C. porosus; 2) Workshop and co-design on sampling methods for eDNA detection of NT C. porosus; and 3) Develop and assess an eDNA field sampling scheme at six agreed sites for detection of C. porosus