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Project title
Mapping, Modelling and Monitoring Key Processes and Controls
on Cold-water Coral Habitats in Submarine Canyons (MMMonKey_Pro)
Primary Funding Agency
Science Foundation Ireland
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
Geological Survey Of Ireland (GSI), Marine Institute
Lead Organisation
University College Cork (UCC)
Project Abstract
Submarine canyons in the deep ocean are rich environments supporting fisheries and oil reservoirs although often closed for conservation. One such
canyon, the Irish Porcupine Bank Canyon (PBC) supports deep-water coral reefs and is studied here as an example of others. We use advanced robotic technologyandnovel3Dvisualisation tools to explore and monitor the PBC defining seabed processes that dictate where corals occur and their sensitivity to climate changeand fisheries/oil industry impacts. Recommendations for sustainable responsible fisheries
and hydrocarbon activity and for effective management during climate change will be defined to the benefit of society.
Grant Approved
�1,046,883.00
Research Theme
Ireland's Future Climate, its Impacts, and Adaptation Options
Initial Projected Completion Date
01/02/2021