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Using remote sensing to measure the variation in suspended sediment in Gulf St. Vincent
![Colorful blue-green water off the coast of South Australia. The striking colors could be due to sediment brought to the surface when strong winds churn shallow waters. Courtesy: NASA](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-03/gulf-st-vincent-sediment.jpg?h=748cb951&itok=V171yhNq)
Honours project: Use remote sensing project to characterise historical variation in suspended sediment in Gulf St. Vincent.
Measuring the effect of 10-years de-stocking on rangeland
![Field work environmental science](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-03/research-field-work-3.jpg?h=db656dba&itok=lA41UOHv)
Honours project: Measure the effect of 10-years de-stocking on rangeland condition by comparing with neighbouring properties.
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Developing usable rangeland-condition assessment tools
![Field work environmental science](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-03/research-field-work-2.jpg?h=f004bc94&itok=tas_uWhx)
Honours project: Develop usable rangeland-condition assessment tools in the area of remote sensing.
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Measurement & characterisation of arid wetland vegetation dynamics
![Arid wetland vegetation dynamics](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-03/arid-wetlands.jpg?h=7779f071&itok=0BixAmT6)
Honours project: Explore the dynamics of arid wetland vegetation.
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Characterisation of river plume extent through remote sensing with high/moderate resolution satellite imagery
![Yellow River satellite image](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-03/yellow-river-satellite.jpg?h=df4928c6&itok=vqWQMP7w)
Honours project: Use satellite imagery to examine the extent of river plume in some of the world's most significant rivers.
Oyster reef restoration to boost reproduction & survival
![Image - Scientists dive deep to save sinking oyster population](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/2018-11/news-oyster.jpg?h=d4dcf2e0&itok=smk-wiIY)
Honours project: Dive into a marine ecology project about the restoration of oyster reefs.
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How ocean warming & acidification (or nuclear winter) changes wildlife
![Ocean warming and impact on changes wildlife](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-03/penguins.jpg?h=2f83cd36&itok=YUVgl_Lv)
Honours project: How does ocean warming and acidification affect wildlife?
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Future carbon emissions – comparing the responses of land plants with marine plants
![Marine plant responses to carbon emissions](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-03/kelp.jpg?h=4521fff0&itok=WsP52sHv)
Honours project: Compare responses of land plants with marine plants to future carbon emissions.
Save our Giant Australian Cuttlefish & Little Penguins
![Giant Australian cuttlefish can change the colour and texture of their skin. David Wiltshire, Author provided](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/2018-11/news-cuttlefish-2.jpeg?h=965e8c19&itok=FRjEqKl8)
Honours project: Get involved in key research that aims to save the plight of our marine life.
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Restoration of Adelaide’s coastal seagrasses
![Seagrass restoration project](/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-03/seagrass-rapid-bay.jpg?h=2f83cd36&itok=bx1X-Z3p)
Honours project: Help support the restoration of Adelaide’s coastal seagrasses.
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