Deep time extinctions and environments in Australian underwater caves

该项目旨在调查独特的Mt Gambier水下化石沉积物，以确定环境变化对澳大利亚大型哺乳动物灭绝的作用。通过结合技术潜水和科学专业知识来研究水下洞穴中未被破坏的化石沉积物，该项目期望提供对过去生态系统和动物的更深入了解，地质年代学技术的进步，以及为澳大利亚人保护我们的生物遗产做好准备的关键数据。预期的结果包括洞悉洞穴保护和水下洞穴系统的保护，更新洞穴管理政策，并通过教育和展示促进我们对澳大利亚地质遗产的了解。

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.