The Great Barrier Reef History, Science, Heritage [Paperback]

This 2002 book provides a cultural and ecological history of European impact on the Great Barrier Reef.One of the w orld's natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef stretches more than 2000 kilometres in a maze of coral reefs along Australia's north-eastern coastline. Until now, no biographer has brought the fascinating story behind its mystique into public view. This book provides for the first time a comprehensive cultural and ecological history of European impact, from early voyages of discovery to the most recent developments in Reef science and management.One of the w orld's natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef stretches more than 2000 kilometres in a maze of coral reefs along Australia's north-eastern coastline. Until now, no biographer has brought the fascinating story behind its mystique into public view. This book provides for the first time a comprehensive cultural and ecological history of European impact, from early voyages of discovery to the most recent developments in Reef science and management.One of the world's natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef stretches more than 2000 kilometers in a maze of coral reefs along Australia's northeastern coastline. Until now, no biographer has brought the fascinating story behind its mystique into public view. This book provides a comprehensive cultural and ecological history of European impact on the reef, from early voyages of discovery to the most recent developments in reef science and management.Part I. Navigators and Naturalists in the Age of Sail: 1. Quest for the great south land; 2. Voyage of the 'Endeavour': Cook and the Labyrinth; 3. Endeavour naturalists: 'a separate creation'; 4. Matthew Flinders: voyage of The Investigator; 5. The reef explored: early surveys 18211844; 6. Reef charts completed 18461862; 7. The reef as a maritime highway: colony of Queensland 18591900; 8. From natural history to science, 18501900: voyages of the Challenger and Chevert; 9. Exploitation and resource raiding 1860lƒN