Revolutionizing Coral Monitoring on Great Barrier Reef with Advanced Imaging Technology

Scientists from Southern Cross University and CSIRO have successfully used underwater macrophotogrammetry to monitor and study the recruitment of corals and other sessile organisms on the Great Barrier Reef. This advanced imaging technique allows for the observation and tracking of organisms as small as 0.5 millimeters in their natural habitat, providing valuable insights into coral larval restoration interventions. The macrophotogrammetry method offers a cost-effective and non-invasive way to assess the success of coral restoration efforts and provides a permanent three-dimensional record of small reef areas. This technology has the potential to revolutionize marine ecological research and restoration efforts.