Global implications of Australian Cretaceous faunas: biogeography, evolution and effects of climate change

气候变化是一个长期影响知之甚少的关键问题。这项合作将提供关于海洋和陆地动物群过去如何对环境变化作出反应的资料。中生代脊椎动物的化石吸引了公众的注意。这项合作将通过收集和准备重要的新标本来加强公共博物馆的展示;调查人员发现的许多标本已经是主要博物馆（例如SA博物馆）的中心展品。该项目还将通过媒体宣传和“地球观察式”生态旅游实地考察来提高对环境的认识和可持续利用;这些项目强调有限的化石资源是地区社区利润丰厚的旅游收入来源。

Climate change is a critical issue with poorly known long-term effects. This collaboration will provide information on how marine and terrestrial faunas have responded to environmental alteration in the past. Mesozoic vertebrates make spectacular fossils that capture public attention. This collaboration will enhance public museum displays by collection and preparation of important new specimens; many found by the investigators are already centerpieces in major museums (e.g. SA Museum). This project will also promote awareness and sustainable use of the environment through media promotion and 'earthwatch-style' ecotourism field trips; these highlight finite fossil resources as lucrative sources of tourism revenue to regional communities.