Oceans: Science and Solutions for Australia

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Oceans: Science and Solutions for Australia
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Bruce Mapstone
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 260,Width 200
Category/GenreGeneral
The environment
Management of land and natural resources
Global warming
Sustainability
Technology - general issues
Building, carpentry and structural engineering
Aquaculture and fish-farming - practice and techniques
ISBN/Barcode 9781486307937
ClassificationsDewey:551.460994
Audience
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher CSIRO Publishing
Imprint CSIRO Publishing
Publication Date 1 December 2017
Publication Country Australia

Description

Australia has the third largest marine estate in the world, extending from the tropics to Antarctica and including vast areas of the Indian, Pacific and Southern Oceans. We have a good reputation for management of our marine estate but there is still much to understand about how our actions affect the oceans, including through climate change, fishing, resource extraction, shipping, and recreation and tourism. Our oceans are tremendous resources, culturally, socially and economically, and are repositories for incredible biodiversity. Oceans provide food and energy and influence weather and climate across the country. Indigenous Australians have had cultural and livelihood relationships with our oceans for thousands of years. Most Australians live within an hour's drive of the coast and the seaside is a valued recreational destination, as it is for increasing numbers of international tourists. Australia's oceans affect our every activity and managing them well is vital to our nation. Oceans: Science and Solutions for Australia summarises decades of scientific research by CSIRO and other agencies to describe what we know about our oceans, how research contributes to their use and management, and how new technologies are changing marine research. It provides engaging and accessible reading for all those interested in Australia's magnificent marine estate.

Author Biography

Bruce Mapstone is with CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere.