Ocean Pools

Ocean Pools

Ocean Pools My family this Christmas were kind enough to give me a copy of “Ocean Pools”, a lovely collection of photos and stories of 75 pools in Australia. The authors are Chris Chen (photographer) and Marie-Louise McDermott (sports historian and Chairperson of All...
Protecting Nature: Art of the Impossible?

Protecting Nature: Art of the Impossible?

Protecting Nature: Art of the Impossible? In recent weeks governments around the world, including ours, have been striving to reach agreement on “protecting nature”. The UN summit held in Montreal aimed at reaching a global deal to secure the protection of 30 per cent...
Drainage Window Concept

Drainage Window Concept

Drainage Window Concept Every now and then a paper appears that catches the eye. I feel compelled to share my enthusiasm on one such paper. Over many years the Water Research Laboratory (WRL) of UNSW has been active in a range of estuary studies under the leadership...
Cootamundra Shoals Survey 1982

Cootamundra Shoals Survey 1982

Cootamundra Shoals Survey 1982 Occasionally one embarks on something that is adventurous, a little crazy, intellectually and physically satisfying, but incomplete. Here I am outlining an experience that should have been properly written up yet for a variety of reasons...
US Coastal Zone Management Act 1972: A Model for Australia?

US Coastal Zone Management Act 1972: A Model for Australia?

US Coastal Zone Management Act 1972: A Model for Australia? A week ago, I had the privilege of giving a plenary talk at the national climate change adaptation forum. I wish to thank Sarah Boulter for the kind invitation. It was a great occasion which brought together...