Told in a reflectively poetic voice, Love writes not just of the ecological, biological, and geological significance of the unique habitat that is the Great Barrier Reef, but of the history of the area. This twofold approach gives a rich perspective on the Reef as an ecosystem as well as a resource -- telling a story of commodities and industries, from fishing to mining. By recounting both stories, Reefscape provides a window on the past while also foreshadowing the future.
Love's story of the Great Barrier Reef allows us to see the geography anew. Reefscape is more than travelogue, more than eco-history. It represents multiple views of the Reef through the eyes of mariners, pearl divers, naturalists, filmmakers, pirates, industrialists, and tourists alike. Her insights are taken from both history and science, borne of her own explorations in the field.
Reefscape will illuminate the meaning of the human encounter with nature. It will inspire delight in the imaginationand spirit of all who yearn for the transcendence of turquoise waters -- whether at water's edge in goggles and fins or from the comfort of the living room couch.
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