The Great Barrier Reef Finding the Right Balance

Overview of the history and management of the world's largest marine park and first marine-based World Heritage area, the Great Barrier Reef. Traces the park's history from its inception during the environmental activism of the 60s and 70s, through its recognition as a World Heritage site, to the current operations of the Marine Park Authority. Includes discussion of the past and current issues that affect the area such as development, fishing, native title, water quality and the explosion in tourism. Includes colour photos, references and index. Lawrence is an anthropologist who has managed environmental projects with the Marine Park authority. Kenchington, who is a marine scientist, and Woodley, a geographer, were part of the team that established the current GBRMP zoning and management plan.

David Lawrence, an anthropologist, has managed environmental projects with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, and in northern Australia, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia Richard Kenchington, a marine scientist, and Simon Woodley, a geographer, were instrumental in establishing the current GBRMP zoning and management system