ARC CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR CORAL REEF STUDIES

About us

VISION
Providing scientific knowledge that fosters sustainable use, adaptive governance and effective management of the world’s coral reefs to enhance human wellbeing.

AIMS
The aims of the Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies were:

Research: Produce research that is world-best, innovative, collaborative, multi-disciplinary and highly relevant to coral reef management, adaptive governance and policy development.

Research training and professional development: Build human capacity and expertise in coral reef science worldwide.

National and international linkages: Create a global hub for integrated coral reef research collaborations.

Impacts and end-user engagement: Exchange and transfer knowledge, technologies and research outcomes with end-users and partners.

Governance: Continuously evolve Centre management to ensure it is co-operative, multi-institutional and communicative.

MISSION
To lead the global research effort in the provision of scientific knowledge necessary for sustaining the ecosystem goods and services of the world’s coral reefs during a period of unprecedented environmental change.