Bridging the Blue: Ocean Connectivity for All. Ocean connectivity –the exchange of water and organisms across ocean areas– is essential for healthy marine ecosystems, yet assessing connectivity is cur

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Bridging the Blue: Ocean Connectivity for All. Ocean connectivity –the exchange of water and organisms across ocean areas– is essential for healthy marine ecosystems, yet assessing connectivity is currently limited to experts. This project aims to make ocean connectivity accessible to all. Using cutting-edge ocean models and mathematical techniques, this project will bridge the gap between experts and a wide group of users by developing a reliable, user-friendly tool. The key project outcome will be a tool that allows the integration of crucial ocean connectivity data into marine management decisions. This tool is vital for addressing major environmental challenges and will provide significant benefits to sustainably managing, protecting, and restoring Australia’s marine environment.. Scheme: Early Career Industry Fellowships. Field: 3708 - Oceanography. Lead: Dr Mirjam van der Mheen