"This document has been prepared by the Commonwealth Government in consultation with all Australian states, the Northern Territory and the Australian Local Government Association as the basis for a national Oceans Policy" - inside front cover.
Assisted by L. K. Bridge, I. Colquhoun, D. A. Scott, D. B. A. Thompson and L. G. Underhill. This book is the outcome of an International Conference held in Edinburgh, Scotland, from 3-8 April 2004 with participants from 90 countries.