The University of Queensland

Predicting responses of geo-ecological carbonate reef systems to climate change: a conceptual model and review

Browne, Nicola K., Cuttler, Michael, Moon, Katie, Morgan, Kyle, Ross, Claire L., Castro-Sanguino, Carolina, Kennedy, Emma, Harris, Dan, Barnes, Peter, Bauman, Andrew, Beetham, Eddie, Bonesso, Joshua, Bozec, Yves-Marie, Cornwall, Christopher, Dee, Shannon, DeCarlo, Thomas, D’Olivo, Juan P., Doropoulos, Christopher, Evans, Richard D., Eyre, Bradley, Gatenby, Peter, Gonzalez, Manuel, Hamylton, Sarah, Hansen, Jeff, Lowe, Ryan, Mallela, Jennie, O’Leary, Michael, Roff, George, Saunders, Benjamin J. and Zweilfer, Adi (2021). Predicting responses of geo-ecological carbonate reef systems to climate change: a conceptual model and review. Oceanography and marine biology: an annual review. (pp. 229-370) edited by S. J. Hawkins, A. J. Lemasson, A. L. Allcock, A. E. Bates, M. Byrne, A. J. Evans, L. B. Firth, E. M. Marzinelli, B. D. Russell, I. P. Smith, S. E. Swearer and P. A. Todd. Boca Raton, FL, United States: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/9781003138846-4

Defining multi-scale surface roughness of a coral reef using a high-resolution LiDAR digital elevation model

Harris, Daniel L., Webster, Jody M., Vila-Concejo, Ana, Duce, Stephanie, Leon, Javier X. and Hacker, Jorg (2023). Defining multi-scale surface roughness of a coral reef using a high-resolution LiDAR digital elevation model. Geomorphology, 439 108852, 108852. doi: 10.1016/j.geomorph.2023.108852

Benchmarking satellite-derived shoreline mapping algorithms

Vos, K., Splinter, K. D., Palomar-Vázquez, J., Pardo-Pascual, J. E., Almonacid-Caballer, J., Cabezas-Rabadán, C., Kras, E. C., Luijendijk, A. P., Calkoen, F., Almeida, L. P., Pais, D., Klein, A. H. F., Mao, Y., Harris, D., Castelle, B., Buscombe, D. and Vitousek, S. (2023). Benchmarking satellite-derived shoreline mapping algorithms. Communications Earth and Environment, 4 (1) 345, 1-17. doi: 10.1038/s43247-023-01001-2

Wave-driven sediment transport potential on a tropical coast: Implications for the northeastern Australian sediment budget

Cowley, Dylan and Harris, Daniel L. (2023). Wave-driven sediment transport potential on a tropical coast: Implications for the northeastern Australian sediment budget. Marine Geology, 463 107104, 107104. doi: 10.1016/j.margeo.2023.107104

Coral rubble dynamics in the Anthropocene and implications for reef recovery

Kenyon, Tania M., Doropoulos, Christopher, Wolfe, Kennedy, Webb, Gregory E., Dove, Sophie, Harris, Daniel and Mumby, Peter J. (2022). Coral rubble dynamics in the Anthropocene and implications for reef recovery. Limnology and Oceanography, 68 (1), 110-147. doi: 10.1002/lno.12254

Antecedent topography and active tectonic controls on Holocene reef geomorphology in the Great Barrier Reef

Sansoleimani, Atefeh, Webb, Gregory E., Harris, Daniel L., Phinn, Stuart R. and Roelfsema, Chris M. (2022). Antecedent topography and active tectonic controls on Holocene reef geomorphology in the Great Barrier Reef. Geomorphology, 413 108354, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.geomorph.2022.108354

Global coastal geomorphology – integrating earth observation and geospatial data

Mao, Yongjing, Harris, Daniel L., Xie, Zunyi and Phinn, Stuart (2022). Global coastal geomorphology – integrating earth observation and geospatial data. Remote Sensing of Environment, 278 113082, 113082. doi: 10.1016/j.rse.2022.113082

Beach narrowing on prograding coasts: examples from the tropics to subtropics of eastern Australia

Cowley, D., Harris, D. L., Moss, P. T. and Shulmeister, J. (2022). Beach narrowing on prograding coasts: examples from the tropics to subtropics of eastern Australia. Geomorphology, 401 108110, 108110. doi: 10.1016/j.geomorph.2022.108110

Efficient measurement of large-scale decadal shoreline change with increased accuracy in tide-dominated coastal environments with Google Earth Engine

Mao, Yongjing, Harris, Daniel L., Xie, Zunyi and Phinn, Stuart (2021). Efficient measurement of large-scale decadal shoreline change with increased accuracy in tide-dominated coastal environments with Google Earth Engine. ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 181, 385-399. doi: 10.1016/j.isprsjprs.2021.09.021

Determining the shoreline retreat rate of Australia using Discrete and Hybrid Bayesian networks

Mao, Yongjing, Harris, Daniel L., Callaghan, David P. and Phinn, Stuart (2021). Determining the shoreline retreat rate of Australia using Discrete and Hybrid Bayesian networks. Journal of Geophysical Research: Earth Surface, 126 (6) e2021JF006112. doi: 10.1029/2021jf006112

Morphodynamic controls for growth and evolution of a rubble coral island

Talavera, Lara, Vila-Concejo, Ana, Webster, Jody M., Smith, Courtney, Duce, Stephanie, Fellowes, Thomas E., Salles, Tristan, Harris, Daniel, Hill, Jon, Figueira, Will and Hacker, Jörg (2021). Morphodynamic controls for growth and evolution of a rubble coral island. Remote Sensing, 13 (8) 1582, 1-23. doi: 10.3390/rs13081582

Specific niche requirements underpin multidecadal range edge stability, but may introduce barriers for climate change adaptation

Firth, Louise B., Harris, Daniel, Blaze, Julie A., Marzloff, Martin P., Boyé, Aurélien, Miller, Peter I., Curd, Amelia, Vasquez, Mickaël, Nunn, Julia D., O’Connor, Nessa E., Power, Anne Marie, Mieszkowska, Nova, O’Riordan, Ruth M., Burrows, Michael T., Bricheno, Lucy M., Knights, Antony M., Nunes, Flavia L. D., Bordeyne, François, Bush, Laura E., Byers, James E., David, Carmen, Davies, Andrew J., Dubois, Stanislas F., Edwards, Hugh, Foggo, Andy, Grant, Lisa, Green, J. A. Mattias, Gribben, Paul E., Lima, Fernando P. ... Hawkins, Stephen J. (2021). Specific niche requirements underpin multidecadal range edge stability, but may introduce barriers for climate change adaptation. Diversity and Distributions, 27 (4), 668-683. doi: 10.1111/ddi.13224

Examining the impact of the Great Barrier Reef on tsunami propagation using numerical simulations

Thran, Mandi C., Brune, Sascha, Webster, Jody M., Dominey-Howes, Dale and Harris, Daniel (2021). Examining the impact of the Great Barrier Reef on tsunami propagation using numerical simulations. Natural Hazards, 108 (1), 347-388. doi: 10.1007/s11069-021-04686-w

Best‐practice forestry management delivers diminishing returns for coral reefs with increased land‐clearing

Wenger, Amelia S., Harris, Daniel, Weber, Samuel, Vaghi, Ferguson, Nand, Yashika, Naisilisili, Waisea, Hughes, Alec, Delevaux, Jade, Klein, Carissa J., Watson, James, Mumby, Peter J. and Jupiter, Stacy D. (2020). Best‐practice forestry management delivers diminishing returns for coral reefs with increased land‐clearing. Journal of Applied Ecology, 57 (12) 1365-2664.13743, 2381-2392. doi: 10.1111/1365-2664.13743

Multi-scale morphodynamics of an estuarine beach adjacent to a flood-tide delta: assessing decadal scale erosion

Harris, Daniel L., Vila-Concejo, Ana, Austin, Timothy and Benavente, Javier (2020). Multi-scale morphodynamics of an estuarine beach adjacent to a flood-tide delta: assessing decadal scale erosion. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 241 106759, 106759. doi: 10.1016/j.ecss.2020.106759

A review of wave climate trends for the eastern coast of Queensland, Australia, from 1976-2018

Cowley, Dylan and Harris, Daniel L. (2020). A review of wave climate trends for the eastern coast of Queensland, Australia, from 1976-2018. Journal of Coastal Research, 95 (sp1), 1401-1405. doi: 10.2112/SI95-270.1

Mapping the world's coral reefs using a global multiscale earth observation framework

Lyons, Mitchell B., Roelfsema, Chris M., Kennedy, Emma V., Kovacs, Eva M., Borrego-Acevedo, Rodney, Markey, Kathryn, Roe, Meredith, Yuwono, Doddy M., Harris, Daniel L., Phinn, Stuart R., Asner, Gregory P., Li, Jiwei, Knapp, David E., Fabina, Nicholas S., Larsen, Kirk, Traganos, Dimosthenis and Murray, Nicholas J. (2020). Mapping the world's coral reefs using a global multiscale earth observation framework. Remote Sensing in Ecology and Conservation, 6 (4) rse2.157, 557-568. doi: 10.1002/rse2.157

Community composition predicts photogrammetry-based structural complexity on coral reefs

Carlot, J., Rovère, A., Casella, E., Harris, D., Grellet-Muñoz, C., Chancerelle, Y., Dormy, E., Hedouin, L. and Parravicini, V. (2020). Community composition predicts photogrammetry-based structural complexity on coral reefs. Coral Reefs, 39 (4), 967-975. doi: 10.1007/s00338-020-01916-8

Conservation value of a subtropical reef in south-eastern Queensland, Australia, highlighted by citizen-science efforts

Grol, Monique G. G., Vercelloni, Julie, Kenyon, Tania M., Bayraktarov, Elisa, van den Berg, Cedric P., Harris, Daniel, Loder, Jennifer A., Mihaljević, Morana, Rowland, Phebe I. and Roelfsema, Chris M. (2020). Conservation value of a subtropical reef in south-eastern Queensland, Australia, highlighted by citizen-science efforts. Marine and Freshwater Research, 72 (1), 1-13. doi: 10.1071/mf19170

A novel machine learning algorithm for tracking remotely sensed waves in the surf zone

Stringari, C. E., Harris, D. L. and Power, H. E. (2019). A novel machine learning algorithm for tracking remotely sensed waves in the surf zone. Coastal Engineering, 147, 149-158. doi: 10.1016/j.coastaleng.2019.02.002

Variability of depth-limited waves in coral reef surf zones

Harris, Daniel L., Power, Hannah E., Kinsela, Michael A., Webster, Jody M. and Vila-Concejo, Ana (2018). Variability of depth-limited waves in coral reef surf zones. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 211, 36-44. doi: 10.1016/j.ecss.2018.06.010

Reply to Hearty and Tormey: Use the scientific method to test geologic hypotheses, because rocks do not whisper

Rovere, Alessio, Casella, Elisa, Harris, Daniel L, Lorscheid, Thomas, Nandasena, Napayalage A. K., Dyer, Blake, Sandstrom, Michael R., Stocchi, Paolo, D'Andrea, William J. and Raymo, Maureen E. (2018). Reply to Hearty and Tormey: Use the scientific method to test geologic hypotheses, because rocks do not whisper. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 115 (13), E2904-E2905. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1800534115

Coral reef structural complexity provides important coastal protection from waves under rising sea levels

Harris, Daniel L., Rovere, Alessio, Casella, Elisa, Power, Hannah, Canavesio, Remy, Collin, Antoine, Pomeroy, Andrew, Webster, Jody M. and Parravicini, Valeriano (2018). Coral reef structural complexity provides important coastal protection from waves under rising sea levels. Science Advances, 4 (2) eaao4350, eaao4350. doi: 10.1126/sciadv.aao4350

Boulder emplacement and remobilisation by cyclone and submarine landslide tsunami waves near Suva City, Fiji

Lau, A. Y. Annie, Terry, James P., Ziegler, Alan, Pratap, Arti and Harris, Daniel (2018). Boulder emplacement and remobilisation by cyclone and submarine landslide tsunami waves near Suva City, Fiji. Sedimentary Geology, 364, 242-257. doi: 10.1016/j.sedgeo.2017.12.017

An early colonisation pathway into northwest Australia 70-60,000 years ago

Norman, Kasih, Inglis, Josha, Clarkson, Chris, Faith, J. Tyler, Shulmeister, James and Harris, Daniel (2017). An early colonisation pathway into northwest Australia 70-60,000 years ago. Quaternary Science Reviews, 180, 229-239. doi: 10.1016/j.quascirev.2017.11.023

Giant boulders and Last Interglacial storm intensity in the North Atlantic

Rovere, Alessio, Casella, Elisa, Harris, Daniel L., Lorscheid, Thomas, Nandasena, Napayalage A. K., Dyer, Blake, Sandstrom, Michael R., Stocchi, Paolo, D'Andrea, William J. and Raymo, Maureen E. (2017). Giant boulders and Last Interglacial storm intensity in the North Atlantic. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 114 (46), 12144-12149. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1712433114

Mg/Ca and Sr/Ca as novel geochemical proxies for understanding sediment transport processes within coral reefs

Gacutan, J., Vila-Concejo, A., Nothdurft, L. D., Fellowes, T. E., Cathey, H. E., Opdyke, B. N., Harris, D. L., Hamylton, S., Carvalho, R. C., Byrne, M. and Webster, J. M. (2017). Mg/Ca and Sr/Ca as novel geochemical proxies for understanding sediment transport processes within coral reefs. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, 197, 54-68. doi: 10.1016/j.ecss.2017.08.010

Patterns of sediment transport using foraminifera tracers across sand aprons on the Great Barrier Reef

Fellowes, Thomas E., Gacutan, Jordan, Harris, Daniel L., Vila-Concejo, Ana, Webster, Jody M. and Byrne, Maria (2017). Patterns of sediment transport using foraminifera tracers across sand aprons on the Great Barrier Reef. Journal of Coastal Research, 33 (4), 864-873. doi: 10.2112/JCOASTRES-D-16-00082.1

Mapping coral reefs using consumer-grade drones and structure from motion photogrammetry techniques

Casella, Elisa, Collin, Antoine, Harris, Daniel, Ferse, Sebastian, Bejarano, Sonia, Parravicini, Valeriano, Hench, James L. and Rovere, Alessio (2017). Mapping coral reefs using consumer-grade drones and structure from motion photogrammetry techniques. Coral Reefs, 36 (1), 269-275. doi: 10.1007/s00338-016-1522-0

Geomorphic changes of a coral shingle cay measured using Kite Aerial Photography

Bryson, Mitch, Duce, Stephanie, Harris, Dan, Webster, Jody M., Thompson, Alisha, Vila-Concejo, Ana and Williams, Stefan B. (2016). Geomorphic changes of a coral shingle cay measured using Kite Aerial Photography. Geomorphology, 270, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.geomorph.2016.06.018

The analysis of Last Interglacial (MIS 5e) relative sea-level indicators: Reconstructing sea-level in a warmer world

Rovere, Alessio, Raymo, Maureen E., Vacchi, Matteo, Lorscheid, Thomas, Stocchi, Paolo, Gomez-Pujol, Lluís, Harris, Daniel L., Casella, Elisa, O'Leary, Michael J. and Hearty, Paul J. (2016). The analysis of Last Interglacial (MIS 5e) relative sea-level indicators: Reconstructing sea-level in a warmer world. Earth-Science Reviews, 159, 404-427. doi: 10.1016/j.earscirev.2016.06.006

Influence of hydrodynamic energy on Holocene reef flat accretion, Great Barrier Reef

Dechnik, Belinda, Webster, Jody M., Nothdurft, Luke, Webb, Gregory E., Zhao, Jian-xin, Duce, Stephanie, Braga, Juan C., Harris, Daniel L., Vila-Concejo, Ana and Puotinen, Marji (2016). Influence of hydrodynamic energy on Holocene reef flat accretion, Great Barrier Reef. Quaternary Research, 85 (1), 44-53. doi: 10.1016/j.yqres.2015.11.002

Spatial variations in wave transformation and sediment entrainment on a coral reef sand apron

Harris, D.L., Vila-Concejo, A., Webster, J.M. and Power, H.E. (2015). Spatial variations in wave transformation and sediment entrainment on a coral reef sand apron. Marine Geology, 363, 220-229. doi: 10.1016/j.margeo.2015.02.010

Late holocene sea-level fall and turn-off of reef flat carbonate production: Rethinking bucket fill and coral reef growth models

Harris, Daniel L., Webster, Jody M. , Vila-Concejo, Ana, Hua, Quan, Yokoyama, Yusuke and Reimer, Paula J. (2015). Late holocene sea-level fall and turn-off of reef flat carbonate production: Rethinking bucket fill and coral reef growth models. Geology, 43 (2), 175-178. doi: 10.1130/G35977.1

Geomorphology and sediment transport on a submerged back-reef sand apron: One Tree Reef, Great Barrier Reef

Harris, Daniel L., Vila-Concejo, Ana and Webster, Jody M. (2014). Geomorphology and sediment transport on a submerged back-reef sand apron: One Tree Reef, Great Barrier Reef. Geomorphology, 222, 132-142. doi: 10.1016/j.geomorph.2014.03.015

Sediment transport and mixing depth on a coral reef sand apron

Vila-Concejo, Ana, Harris, Daniel L., Power, Hannah E., Shannon, Amelia M. and Webster, Jody M. (2014). Sediment transport and mixing depth on a coral reef sand apron. Geomorphology, 222, 143-150. doi: 10.1016/j.geomorph.2013.09.034

A comparative study of modern carbonate mud in reefs and carbonate platforms: Mostly biogenic, some precipitated

Gischler, Eberhard, Dietrich, Sarah, Harris, Daniel, Webster, Jody M. and Ginsburg, Robert N. (2013). A comparative study of modern carbonate mud in reefs and carbonate platforms: Mostly biogenic, some precipitated. Sedimentary Geology, 292, 36-55. doi: 10.1016/j.sedgeo.2013.04.003

Coral reef sediment dynamics: evidence of sand-apron evolution on a daily and decadal scale

Vila-Concejo, Ana, Harris, Daniel L., Shannon, Amelia M., Webster, Jody M. and Power, Hannah E. (2013). Coral reef sediment dynamics: evidence of sand-apron evolution on a daily and decadal scale. Journal of Coastal Research, 606-611. doi: 10.2112/SI65-103.1

Estuarine beach evolution in relation to a flood-tide delta

Vila-Concejo, A., Austin, T. P., Harris, D. L., Hughes, M. G., Short, A. D. and Ranasinghe, R. (2011). Estuarine beach evolution in relation to a flood-tide delta. Journal of Coastal Research, 190-194.

Geomorphology and morphodynamics of a sand apron, One Tree Reef, Southern Great Barrier Reef

Harris, D. L., Webster, J. M., De Carli, E. V. and Vila-Concejo, A. (2011). Geomorphology and morphodynamics of a sand apron, One Tree Reef, Southern Great Barrier Reef. Journal of Coastal Research, 760-764.

Medium term behavior and evolution of a beach cusps system in a low energy beach, Port Stephens, NSW, Australia

Benavente, J., Harris, D. L., Austin, T. P. and Vila-Concejo, A. (2011). Medium term behavior and evolution of a beach cusps system in a low energy beach, Port Stephens, NSW, Australia. Journal of Coastal Research, 170-174.

Quantifying the fraction of broken waves on a high energy east coast Australian beach

Stringari, Caio E., Harris, Daniel L. and Power, Hannah E. (2017). Quantifying the fraction of broken waves on a high energy east coast Australian beach. Australasian Coasts and Ports 2017 Conference, Cairns, QLD Australia, 21-23 June 2017. Barton, ACT Australia: Engineers Australia, PIANC Australia and Institute of Professional Engineers New Zealand.

The role of coral reef rugosity in dissipating wave energy and coastal protection

Harris, Daniel, Rovere, Alessio, Parravicini, Valeriano and Casella, Elisa (2016). The role of coral reef rugosity in dissipating wave energy and coastal protection. EGU General Assembly 2016, Vienna, Austria, 17-22 April 2016.

Coral reef sediment dynamics: Evidence of sand-apron evolution on a daily and decadal scale

Vila-Concejo, Ana, Harris, Daniel L., Shannon, Amelia M., Webster, Jody M. and Power, Hannah E. (2013). Coral reef sediment dynamics: Evidence of sand-apron evolution on a daily and decadal scale. doi: 10.2112/SI65-103

Wave transformation on a coral reef rubble platform

Harris, Daniel L. and Vila-Concejo, Ana (2013). Wave transformation on a coral reef rubble platform. 12th International Coastal Symposium (ICS2013), Plymouth, United Kingdom, 8-12 April 2013. Coconut Creek, FL, United States: Coastal Education & Research Foundation. doi: 10.2112/SI65-086.1

Queensland Coastal Data

Cowley, Dylan and Harris, Daniel (2022). Queensland Coastal Data. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/237b89a

Why some beaches, including in Queensland, are getting bigger despite rising sea levels

Harris, Daniel, Cowley, Dylan and Mao, Yongjing (2022, 05 02). Why some beaches, including in Queensland, are getting bigger despite rising sea levels The Conversation

Global coastal geomorphology dataset based on machine learning methods

Mao, Yongjing, Harris, Daniel and Phinn, Stuart (2022). Global coastal geomorphology dataset based on machine learning methods. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/f60606a

Australian shoreline retreat dataset for Bayesian network analysis

Mao, Yongjing and Harris, Daniel (2021). Australian shoreline retreat dataset for Bayesian network analysis. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.14264/fe5a28b

Efficient measurement of large-scale decadal shoreline change with increased accuracy in tide-dominated coastal environments with Google Earth Engine

Mao, Yongjing and Harris, Daniel (2021). Efficient measurement of large-scale decadal shoreline change with increased accuracy in tide-dominated coastal environments with Google Earth Engine. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/2d07ef8