Abstract
Extract:
Water in the landscape of the Gold Coast is dominated by marine and marine-influenced systems. The most obvious are the in-shore waters abutting the Gold Coast's world-famous beaches and estuaries. Little more than a glance at a map of the city also reveals the extensive canal estates built to take advantage of the marine waters, and indeed expand them.The waters of the rivers mix with the ocean's waters in the estuaries. These ecosystems are valuable nursery areas for marine wildlife, particularly, but not restricted to, fishes of commercial and recreational value.
Water in the landscape of the Gold Coast is dominated by marine and marine-influenced systems. The most obvious are the in-shore waters abutting the Gold Coast's world-famous beaches and estuaries. Little more than a glance at a map of the city also reveals the extensive canal estates built to take advantage of the marine waters, and indeed expand them.The waters of the rivers mix with the ocean's waters in the estuaries. These ecosystems are valuable nursery areas for marine wildlife, particularly, but not restricted to, fishes of commercial and recreational value.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | The Gold Coast transformed |
| Subtitle of host publication | From wilderness to urban ecosystem |
| Editors | T. Hundloe, B. McDougall, C. Page |
| Place of Publication | Clayton South, VIC |
| Publisher | CSIRO Publishing |
| Pages | 93-101 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781486303298 |
| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 14 Life Below Water
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In conclusion, something to chew on: Native plant foods of the Gold Coast
Grigalius, S. & McPhee, D. P., 2015, The Gold Coast transformed: From wilderness to urban ecosystem. Hundloe, T., McDougall, B. & Page, C. (eds.). Clayton South, VIC: CSIRO Publishing, p. 183-191 9 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Research › peer-review
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Marine environments of the Gold Coast: Out with the old, in with the new
McPhee, D. P., 2015, The Gold Coast transformed: From wilderness to urban ecosystem. Hundloe, T., McDougall, B. & Page, C. (eds.). Clayton South, VIC: CSIRO Publishing, p. 83-91 9 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Research › peer-review
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The Pink Poodle, swimming pavilions and Miami Ice
Armitage, L. & Burgin, S., 2015, The Gold Coast transformed: From wilderness to urban ecosystem. Hundloe, T., McDougall, B. & Page, C. (eds.). Clayton South, Victoria: CSIRO Publishing, p. 131-139 9 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Research › peer-review
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