Synthesis of current knowledge of the biophysical impacts of dredging and disposal on the Great Barrier Reef: report of an Independent Panel of Experts

McCook, L.;Schaffelke, B.;Apte, S.;Brinkman, R.;Brodie, J.;Erftemeijer, P.;Eyre, B.;Hoogerwerf, F.;Irvine, I.;Jones, R.;King, B.;Marsh, H.;Masini, R.;Morton, R.;Pitcher, R.;Rasheed, M.;Sheaves, M.;Symonds, A.;Warne, M.St.J.

Helene Marsh

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[Extract] This report provides an independent synthesis of the current knowledge of the effects of dredging and sediment disposal on the physico-chemical environment and the biological values of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area (World Heritage Area), as assessed by an Expert Panel. Dredging and sediment disposal can change the physical and chemical environment and affect the biological values of the World Heritage Area. Many of these effects will be context dependent and will differ between locations, types and extent of dredging and sediment disposal activities. The Expert Panel's evaluation identified the following key direct and indirect effects:

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978 1 922126 57 3

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Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

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Townsville, QLD, Australia

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