Towards protecting the Great Barrier Reef from land‐based pollution
Abstract The Great Barrier Reef (GBR) is an iconic coral reef system extending over 2000 km
along the north‐east coast of Australia. Global recognition of its Outstanding Universal Value …
along the north‐east coast of Australia. Global recognition of its Outstanding Universal Value …
Fine sediment and particulate organic matter: A review and case study on ridge-to-reef transport, transformations, fates, and impacts on marine ecosystems
Studies documenting the effects of land-derived suspended particulate matter (SPM, ie,
particulate organic matter and mineral sediment) on marine ecosystems are typically …
particulate organic matter and mineral sediment) on marine ecosystems are typically …
Australasia
Observed changes and impacts Ongoing climate trends have exacerbated many extreme
events (very high confidence). The Australian trends include further warming and sea level …
events (very high confidence). The Australian trends include further warming and sea level …
Forced changes in the Pacific Walker circulation over the past millennium
Abstract The Pacific Walker circulation (PWC) has an outsized influence on weather and
climate worldwide. Yet the PWC response to external forcings is unclear,, with empirical data …
climate worldwide. Yet the PWC response to external forcings is unclear,, with empirical data …
Knowledge Gaps in the Biology, Ecology, and Management of the Pacific Crown-of-Thorns Sea Star Acanthaster sp. on Australia's Great Barrier Reef
Crown-of-thorns sea stars (Acanthaster sp.) are among the most studied coral reef
organisms, owing to their propensity to undergo major population irruptions, which …
organisms, owing to their propensity to undergo major population irruptions, which …
[HTML][HTML] Land use change in the river basins of the Great Barrier Reef, 1860 to 2019: A foundation for understanding environmental history across the catchment to …
Land use in the catchments draining to the Great Barrier Reef lagoon has changed
considerably since the introduction of livestock grazing, various crops, mining and urban …
considerably since the introduction of livestock grazing, various crops, mining and urban …
[HTML][HTML] Changes in water clarity in response to river discharges on the Great Barrier Reef continental shelf: 2002–2013
Water clarity is a key factor for the health of marine ecosystems. The Australian Great Barrier
Reef (GBR) is located on a continental shelf, with> 35 major seasonal rivers discharging into …
Reef (GBR) is located on a continental shelf, with> 35 major seasonal rivers discharging into …
Multi-century cool-and warm-season rainfall reconstructions for Australia's major climatic regions
Australian seasonal rainfall is strongly affected by large-scale ocean–atmosphere climate
influences. In this study, we exploit the links between these precipitation influences, regional …
influences. In this study, we exploit the links between these precipitation influences, regional …
Thermal acclimation of tropical coral reef fishes to global heat waves
As climate-driven heat waves become more frequent and intense, there is increasing
urgency to understand how thermally sensitive species are responding. Acute heating …
urgency to understand how thermally sensitive species are responding. Acute heating …
Extreme events in the multi-proxy south pacific drought atlas
Droughts are a natural occurrence in many small Pacific Islands and can have severe
impacts on local populations and environments. The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is …
impacts on local populations and environments. The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is …