The Great Barrier Reef : finding the right balance /

The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is the location of the world's largest marine park and has been designated as the first marine World Heritage Site. Lawrence, Kenchington, and Woodley essentially review the 28-year history of the marine park. During that time, management of the park has dealt with many problems caused by industrial development, tourism, native title claims, commercial fishing, and declining water quality. Most of the difficulties encountered by the Marine Park Authority are similar to the environmental and political factors that are affecting the management of coral reefs in other parts of the world. The lessons learned in Australia will be instructive to all who have responsibility for coral reef conservation. This book will provide useful supplementary reading for students in marine biology or conservation courses. ^BSumming Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty. J. C. Briggs formerly, University of Georgia