"Follow along as a researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip across the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem. Outstanding photographs highlight the animals, plants, and people that inhabit this diverse reef in Australia. Simple graphs show how much the reef has changed, and the final report describes efforts being made to preserve it"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents
Mission to the Great Barrier Reef -- Field journal day 1: Lady Musgrave Island -- Field journal day 2: Capricorn Group and Heron Island -- Field journal day 3: Olive Head Point, off Middle Island -- Field journal day 4: Sailing to Shoalwater Bay -- Field journal day 5: snorkeling around the Whitsunday Islands -- Field journal day 6: Townsville and Reef HQ -- Field journal day 7: Hinchinbrook Island mangroves and salt marshes -- Field journal day 8: Cairns -- Field journal day 9: Scuba the Outer Barrier Reef -- Field journal day 10: Diving the Ribbon Reefs -- Field journal day 11: Lizard Island Research Station -- Final report -- Your turn -- Glossary.
