The Geomorphology of the Great Barrier Reef: Development, Diversity and Change

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Cambridge University Press, May 17, 2007 - Science - 548 pages
This 2007 book reviews the history of geomorphological studies of the Great Barrier Reef and assesses the influences of sea-level change and oceanographic processes on the development of reefs over the last 10,000 years. It presents analyses of recently attained data from the Great Barrier Reef and reconstructions of the sequence of events which have led to its more recent geomorphology. The authors emphasise the importance of the geomorphological time span and its applications for present management applications. This is a valuable reference for academic researchers in geomorphology and oceanography, and will also appeal to graduate students in related fields.

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About the author (2007)

David Hopley is Adjunct Professor in the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences (formerly School of Tropical Environment Studies and Geography) at James Cook University, Queensland, Australia. He has spent over 40 years working on the Great Barrier Reef and has been a consultant in Coastal and Coral Reef Management since 1997.

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