Deep time extinctions and environments in Australian underwater caves

澳大利亚水下洞穴的深时灭绝和环境

• 批准号: LP210200704
• 负责人: Prof Julien Louys
• 金额: $ 18.73万
• 依托单位: Griffith University
• 依托单位国家: 澳大利亚
• 项目类别: Linkage Projects
• 财政年份: 2022
• 资助国家: 澳大利亚
• 起止时间: 2022-12-21 至 2025-12-20
• 项目状态: 未结题
• 来源: https://dataportal.arc.gov.au/RGS/Web/Grants/LP210200704
• 关键词: Deep; time; extinctions; environments; Australian

This project aims to investigate the unique submerged Mt Gambier fossil deposits to determine the role environmental change had on large Australian mammal extinctions. By using a combination of technical diving and scientific expertise to study untouched fossil deposits from underwater caves, this project expects to provide greater understanding of past ecosystems and animals, advancements in geochronological techniques, and data critical to prepare Australians for action in protecting our biological heritage. Expected outcomes include insights into cave conservation and protection of underwater cave systems, updated policies on cave management, and promotion of our understanding of Australian geo-heritage through education and displays.

该项目旨在调查独特的淹没甘比尔化石矿床，以确定环境变化在澳大利亚大型哺乳动物灭绝中的作用。通过使用技术潜水和科学专业知识的结合来研究水下洞穴中未触及的化石沉积物，该项目希望对过去的生态系统和动物，地球人工学技术的进步以及为澳大利亚人做好准备在保护我们的生物遗产方面采取行动的至关重要的数据提供更多的了解。预期的结果包括对水下洞穴系统的洞穴保护和保护的见解，有关洞穴管理的更新政策，以及通过教育和展示来促进我们对澳大利亚地理遗产的理解。