Outline of Geological Studies in the Great Barrier Reef and Adjacent Regions : Industry, Commonwealth Government and International

From time to time, public interest has been generated in the geology of the Great Barrier Reef and the associated regions, particularly in the context of any previous or prospective interest in petroleum exploration. In response to this interest and ongoing public comment, Geoscience Australia has compiled the history of geological investigations by Geoscience Australia, its predecessors and collaborating organisations. A comprehensive bibliography of the results of these investigations is also provided. It is hoped that this record will inform any future public debate on the matter.

公众时常对大堡礁（Great Barrier Reef）及其关联区域的地质情况产生关注，此类关注尤其聚焦于过往或潜在的石油勘探相关议题。针对此类公众关切及持续的公众意见反馈，澳大利亚地质科学局（Geoscience Australia）汇编了该局、其前身机构及合作组织所开展的地质调查的历史资料，并同步提供了上述调查成果的完整参考文献目录。本记录旨在为后续相关公众讨论提供参考依据。