Geological Study History and Bibliography for the Great Barrier Reef Region

Geoscience Australia compiled a historical record and bibliography of geological investigations in the Great Barrier Reef and adjacent regions. The compilation documents work by Geoscience Australia, its predecessor organizations, and collaborators, primarily concerning petroleum exploration interest. This record was published externally and last updated in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze the historical timeline of geological survey activities and petroleum exploration interest in the region using the compiled history.
• Conduct literature reviews on Great Barrier Reef geology by referencing the comprehensive bibliography of investigation results.
• Study the spatial focus of past investigations using geographic references within the compiled record and bibliography.

Strengths

• Compiled by the authoritative national geoscience organization, Geoscience Australia, and its collaborating bodies.
• Includes a comprehensive bibliography directly referencing the results of historical geological investigations.
• Record was updated in April 2026, indicating recent maintenance.

Limitations

• Primary data formats are PDF and HTML documents, not structured tabular data, limiting computational analysis.
• The specific number of documents, studies, or temporal range covered in the bibliography is unknown.
• Spatial coverage is focused on the Great Barrier Reef and adjacent regions, limiting broader geographical applicability.

Provenance

Source

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

Collection Method

Compilation of historical records and bibliography from organizational and collaborative investigations.

Time Range

Historical investigations, specific range unknown.

Freshness

Last updated on 2026-04-04.

Geography

Great Barrier Reef and adjacent regions of Australia (Queensland).