Geological Studies History and Bibliography for the Great Barrier Reef

Geoscience Australia compiled a history of geological investigations and a bibliography for the Great Barrier Reef and adjacent regions. The record addresses public interest in the area's geology, particularly regarding petroleum exploration. It was published by the Australian Ocean Data Network.

Use Cases

• Review the history of geological research based on the compiled investigation timeline.
• Conduct literature reviews for petroleum exploration studies based on the provided bibliography.
• Inform public policy debates on resource management based on the documented record of studies.

Strengths

• Compiled by Geoscience Australia, a national geological authority.
• Includes a bibliography of investigation results.

Limitations

• Data is presented as PDF/HTML documents; structured tabular data is unavailable.
• Row count and specific column-level data are unknown.
• Freshness should be verified; last updated date is 2026-06-04.

Provenance

Source

Geoscience Australia and its predecessors, plus collaborating organizations.

Collection Method

Compilation of historical investigation records and bibliography.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-04 08:25:52.082330

Geography

Great Barrier Reef and adjacent regions, Australia.