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Title Coral Reefs of Australia : perspectives from beyond the water's edge / editors, Sarah M Hamylton, Pat Hutchings and Ove Hoegh-Guldberg
Published Clayton South, VIC : CSIRO Publishing, 2022

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Description 1 online resource (xiii, 345 pages : colour illustration, maps)
Contents Australia's coral reefs -- Living with Australia's coral reefs -- The evolution of science on the Great Barrier Reef -- Understanding the fundamentals of coral reefs -- Managing Australia's coral reefs -- Scientists as advocates for Australia's coral reefs -- Conservation and protection of Australia's coral reefs -- A changing climate for Australian reefs -- Epilogue: The eye of the beholder
Summary Australia's coral reefs stretch far and wide, covering 50 000 square kilometres from the Indian Ocean in the West to the Pacific Ocean in the East. They have been viewed as a bedrock of coastal livelihoods, as uncharted and perilous nautical hazards, as valuable natural resources, and as unique, natural wonders with secrets waiting to be unlocked. Australia's coral reefs have sustained a global interest as places to visit, and as objects of study, science, protection and conservation."Coral Reefs of Australia" examines our evolving relationship with coral reefs, and explores their mystery and the fast pace at which they are now changing. Corals are feeling the dramatic impacts of global climate change, having undergone several devastating mass coral bleaching events, dramatic species range shifts and gradual ocean acidification. This comprehensive and engaging book brings together the diverse views of Indigenous Australians, coral reef scientists, managers and politicians to reveal how we interact with coral reefs, focussing on Indigenous culture, coastal livelihoods, exploration, discovery, scientific research and climate change. It will inform and inspire readers to learn more about these intriguing natural phenomena and how we can protect coral reefs for the future
Analysis Australian
Notes "Cultural sensitivity warning"--Page xiii
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Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Notes Description from eBook on CSIRO Publishing page (viewed August 2022)
Subject Coral reef ecology -- Australia -- Great Barrier Reef (Qld.)
Coral reef ecology -- Australia
Coral reef conservation -- Australia
Coral reef management.
Coral reef restoration -- Australia
Marine sciences -- Australia
Coral reef conservation -- Australia -- Management
Marine parks and reserves -- Australia.
Conservation of natural resources -- Australia -- Great Barrier Reef (Qld.)
Zoology: Invertebrates.
Animal ecology.
Nature - Oceans & Seas.
Nature / Ecosystems & Habitats / Coastal Regions & Shorelines.
Social Science / Ethnic Studies / Australian & Oceanian Studies.
Conservation of natural resources
Coral reef conservation
Coral reef ecology
Coral reef management
Coral reef restoration
Marine parks and reserves
Marine sciences
Nature & the natural world: general interest.
SUBJECT Great Barrier Reef (Qld.) -- History
Subject Australia
Queensland -- Great Barrier Reef
Genre/Form Electronic books
History
Form Electronic book
Author Hamylton, Sarah M, editor
Hutchings, Pat, editor
Hoegh-Guldberg, Ove, editor
CSIRO Publishing, issuing body.
ISBN 9781486315505
148631550X
9781486315499
1486315496
Other Titles Perspectives from beyond the water's edge