Creating positive solutions for the conservation and management of coastal and marine spaces

The Coastal and Marine Research Centre (CMRC) brings together Griffith University science and engineering experts from across the marine and coastal fields to promote environmental sustainability through research, higher degree by research supervision, teaching, short courses, partnerships, and community engagement.

We work to increase understanding of coastal dynamics, water quality, aquatic ecology, human interference and the impacts of climate change, as well as improve management strategies for urban catchments, floodplains and water resources.

At our Centre, we put theory into practice for the greater good. Our wide-ranging research and teaching programs, community engagement initiatives and partnerships help communities build coastal resilience, protect their environment and plan for the future.

With more than 50 researchers across 12 specialist teams, the CMRC is a recognised world leader in coastal, estuarine and waterway research and management.

6 Clean water and sanitation 13 Climate action 14 Life below water 15 Life on land

Sustainable Development Goals

Griffith University is committed to advancing sustainable development through comprehensive initiatives that promote economic prosperity, social inclusion, environmental sustainability and good governance for all.

Our research programs

Delve deeper into our research and find out more about our approaches, innovation and collaborations across key research areas.

Research that matters

Coastal Resilience Short Course

Hazards such as tropical cyclones, storm surges, erosion, water-level fluctuations, sea rise and climate change frequently challenge coastal communities, infrastructure and ecosystems in Australia and the Asia–Pacific region.

This professional development course covers coastal resilience theory and practice, using the Australian experience in managing coastal hazards and planning for the future as a guide for intrastate, interstate and international participants.

CoastEd

The CoastEd program seeks to provide valuable information and resources to schools and the community, as well as increase awareness and participation in coastal management.

We offer field trips, classroom experiences, lesson plans, pocket guides and educational resources for:

  • kindergartens
  • primary schools
  • high schools
  • community.

Industry partners

  • AECOM Middle East
  • Australian Institute of Marine Science
  • Boattime Yacht charters
  • DHI Water and Environment
  • DNV
  • Eco Logical Australia
  • Gladstone Ports Corporation
  • Great Barrier Reef Foundation
  • Huon Aquaculture
  • JB Pacific
  • Moreton Bay Environmental Education Centre
  • Petuna
  • Port of Townsville Ltd
  • Royal Haskoning DHV
  • Sea World
  • Sea World Cruises
  • Seqwater
  • SMEC
  • Spirit of Gold Coast
  • Sunshine Coast Afloat
  • Surf Life Saving Australia
  • Tangalooma Resort
  • Tassal
  • University of Newcastle
  • University of Queensland
  • University of Sunshine Coast
  • Water Technology
  • World Wildlife Fund US
  • Cape York NRM
  • NQ Dry Tropics
  • Palladium
  • Reef & Rainforest Research Centre

Government partners

  • Brisbane City Council (QLD)
  • Byron Shire Council (NSW)
  • City of Gold Coast (QLD)
  • Department of Agriculture Water and the Environment (National)
  • Department of Environment and Science (QLD)
  • Department of Fisheries (QLD)
  • Department of Planning and Environment (NSW)
  • Department of Primary Industries (NSW)
  • Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (WA)
  • Geoscience Australia
  • Gold Coast Waterways Authority (QLD)
  • Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
  • Logan City Council (QLD)
  • MidCoast Council (NSW)
  • Morton Bay Regional Council (QLD)
  • Noosa Shire Council (QLD)
  • Redland Shire Council (QLD)
  • Sunshine Coast Council (QLD)
  • Transport for NSW
  • Tweed Sand Bypass (QLD/NSW)
  • Tweed Shire Council (QLD)

Contact details

Phone
(07) 5552 8506
Email
cmrc@griffith.edu.au
Location and postal address
Coastal and Marine Research Centre
Room 2.01, Building G51
Griffith University
Gold Coast campus, Queensland, 4222

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