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Geomorphology of the Great Barrier Reef: Development, Diversity and Change [Hardback]

(James Cook University, North Queensland), (James Cook University, North Queensland), (James Cook University, North Queensland)
  • Formāts: Hardback, 548 pages, height x width x depth: 244x170x30 mm, weight: 1216 g
  • Izdošanas datums: 17-May-2007
  • Izdevniecība: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN-10: 0521853028
  • ISBN-13: 9780521853026
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  • Formāts: Hardback, 548 pages, height x width x depth: 244x170x30 mm, weight: 1216 g
  • Izdošanas datums: 17-May-2007
  • Izdevniecība: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN-10: 0521853028
  • ISBN-13: 9780521853026
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Over the last 25 years considerable information on the geomorphological evolution of the world's largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef, has become available. This 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 current 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.

Reference on geomorphological studies on reefs for researchers and graduate students in geomorphology and oceanography.

Recenzijas

' well written and well illustrated a very useful contribution to the reef literature and one that should be of interest to a wide range of reef scientists and managers.' Coral Reefs 'This will be a valuable source book on the GBR. The authors' thoroughness, grasps of detail and surefootedness in covering a diverse range of topics is impressive Even though the book is strongly GBR-focussed, it still retains a general sense of critical review that was so useful in the 1982 volume, with a text often organised around key research questions.' Reef Encounter 'Without doubt, this is a book of scientific quality built on several decades of first hand research experience by the authors. It is well produced and represents good value for money deserves a place not only on the shelves of major libraries but also on those of all serious researchers, teachers and practitioners concerned with coral reef systems and wider coastal and marine environmental management.' Geoscientist 'This is a valuable synthesis of data currently available on the GBR, and therefore this book is a very useful contribution to reef literature and will be of use to reef and sea-level scientists and managers.' Quaternary Science Reviews 'I recommend the book without any reservations and encourage all those interested in coral reefs the world over to buy this book.' Journal of Coastal Research ' this text is an essential investment for anyone involved in researching or managing the GBR and could be used effectively by physical geography teachers anywhere in the world to illustrate the strengths of a modern geomorphic approach to science and environmental management.' New Zealand Geographer 'Neither the authors nor the publisher could have produced a better monograph that incorporates consistently good diagrams, maps and photographs, a unique data base in tables and graphs covering every island, drill hole and reef type and a text that systematically brings together the research outputs of geoscientists working on the GBR in the last two to three decades in a coherent and synthetic manner.' Geographical Research ' we have really only scratched the surface of the limestone upon which the future of the ecological system lies. However, there could be no finer foundation than provided by this book to stimulate the scientific research, and the development of management practices necessary to make sure that there is still a magnificent reef to be seen by future generations of reef scientists, and millions more tourists.' Area

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A 2007 reference on geomorphological studies on reefs for researchers and graduate students in geomorphology and oceanography.
Preface ix
Acknowledgements xii
Geomorphology and the Great Barrier Reef
1(17)
Introduction
1(2)
The role of geomorphology in the understanding of coral reefs
3(2)
A chronicle of geomorphology and reef research
5(2)
The history of geomorphological study of the Great Barrier Reef to 1982
7(9)
Outline of the following chapters
16(2)
Foundations of the Great Barrier Reef
18(24)
Introduction
18(1)
Geological and geomorphological development of the coast
19(8)
Evolution of the Coral Sea
27(3)
The continental shelf of north-east Australia
30(4)
The late establishment of the Great Barrier Reef
34(3)
The Pleistocene Reef
37(3)
Conclusion
40(2)
Sea level: a primary control of long-term reef growth and geomorphological development
42(50)
Introduction
42(2)
Quaternary sea-level change
44(5)
Late Pleistocene sea level
49(9)
Postglacial sea level
58(29)
Historical sea-level change on the Great Barrier Reef
87(3)
Conclusion
90(2)
Oceanography, hydrodynamics, climate, and water quality as influences on reef geomorphological processes
92(46)
Introduction
92(2)
The climate of the Great Barrier Reef region
94(5)
Oceanography and hydrodynamics
99(12)
High-frequency waves
111(7)
High-intensity events
118(7)
Mainland influences
125(10)
Oceanographic and climatological stressors
135(3)
Spatial analysis of the morphology of the reefs and islands of the Great Barrier Reef
138(28)
Introduction
138(1)
Remote sensing and the Great Barrier Reef
138(1)
The history of spatial data collection and analysis
139(7)
Great Barrier Reef lagoon areas and volumes
146(1)
Reef and reef island statistics and classification
147(15)
Reef types and reef management
162(3)
Conclusion
165(1)
The non-reefal areas of the continental shelf
166(25)
Introduction
166(1)
Surficial sediments
167(4)
Subsurface sediments and the Pleistocene surface
171(4)
Low sea-level drainage patterns
175(5)
The age of shelf sediments
180(3)
The Halimeda bioherms
183(7)
Conclusion
190(1)
Fringing and nearshore coral reefs
191(42)
Introduction
191(1)
Distribution and settings
192(10)
Fringing reef structure
202(5)
Holocene reef growth
207(15)
Fringing reef morphology and processes
222(9)
Conclusion
231(2)
The mid-shelf reefs of the Great Barrier Reef
233(38)
Introduction
233(2)
The data base
235(12)
Criteria used to classify the selected reefs
247(8)
Evidence of morphological evolution from the internal structure of reefs
255(5)
Evolution of windward reef fronts
260(5)
Rates of geomorphological development: discussion and conclusions
265(6)
The coral reefs of the outer shelf of the Great Barrier Reef
271(40)
Introduction: shelf-edge morphology
271(1)
Modes of shelf marginal reef growth and major influences on the growth morphology
272(4)
Detailed structure and evolution of the shelf-edge reefs
276(33)
Conclusion
309(2)
Islands of the Great Barrier Reef
311(56)
Introduction
311(4)
Classification and geomorphology of reef islands
315(28)
Island distribution
343(3)
Reef island formation
346(7)
Reef island dynamics
353(7)
Discussion: reef island prospects and potentials
360(5)
Conclusion
365(2)
The accumulation of the Holocene veneer to the Great Barrier Reef
367(44)
Introduction
367(1)
The depth to the antecedent surface
368(2)
The fabric of the Pleistocene foundation
370(2)
Date of recolonization during the Holocene transgression
372(3)
Rates of growth and accretion
375(5)
The timing of reefs reaching modern sea level
380(3)
Reef growth relative to sea-level rise
383(3)
Holocene reef structure and facies development
386(5)
Comparisons with reefs elsewhere
391(12)
How does the Great Barrier Reef compare?
403(5)
Conclusion
408(3)
The Holocene evolution of the Great Barrier Reef province
411(20)
Introduction
411(1)
The glacial maximum low sea level - 20000 years BP
412(4)
The early transgression to 12000 years BP
416(6)
The start of the Holocene - 10000 years BP
422(2)
The final 2000 years of the transgression - 7000 years BP
424(2)
The mid to late Holocene
426(3)
Conclusion
429(2)
Geomorphology's contribution to the understanding and resolution of environmental problems of the Great Barrier Reef
431(38)
Introduction
431(1)
Sediments and reefs
432(10)
Nutrient excess and the Great Barrier Reef
442(5)
Geomorphological assessment for conservation
447(3)
Management of reef islands
450(9)
Global climate change, geomorphology, and coral reefs
459(8)
Conclusion
467(2)
References 469(50)
Geographic index 519(7)
Subject index 526


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. Scott Smithers is Senior Lecturer in the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at James Cook University, Queensland, Australia. He has worked on the Great Barrier Reef and in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. His broad research interests are in the Quaternary evolution of coastal environments, especially coral reefs and tropical coasts. Kevin Parnell is Associate Professor in the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at James Cook University, Queensland, Australia. After completing a PhD at JCU, he worked on temperate beach systems at the University of Auckland before returning to JCU in 2003, undertaking reef and tropical beach system research.