History of Geological Studies in the Great Barrier Reef Region

A compiled history and bibliography of geological investigations in the Great Barrier Reef and adjacent regions, created by Geoscience Australia and its predecessors. The record details work by government, industry, and international collaborators, primarily in the context of petroleum exploration interest. It was compiled to inform public debate and is hosted by the Australian Ocean Data Network.

Use Cases

• Trace the history of petroleum exploration interest based on the compiled chronology of investigations.
• Conduct bibliometric analysis of geological research based on the provided comprehensive bibliography.
• Inform public policy debate on resource development based on the historical record of government and industry studies.

Strengths

• Compiled by the national geological survey (Geoscience Australia) and its predecessors.
• Includes work from multiple collaborating organizations (industry, government, international).
• Provides a comprehensive bibliography of investigation results.

Limitations

• Data format is PDF/HTML, not a structured data table; column-level documentation is absent.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Freshness should be verified despite the listed last update date of 2026-04-10.

Provenance

Source

Geoscience Australia and its predecessors, via the Australian Ocean Data Network.

Collection Method

Compilation of historical records and bibliography.

Time Range

Historical coverage, specific range not stated.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-10 19:38:54.902894

Geography

Great Barrier Reef and adjacent regions.