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The article focuses on an ecological study regarding the coastal zonation of Southern Australian coasts in relation to a generalized scheme of classification put forward by ecologist T. A. Stephenson. It mentions that the generalized scheme is not satisfactorily applicable to Southern Australian coasts and a modified scheme is being proposed. It states that the new scheme is an integration of terms and zones which appear most applicable to Australian conditions. It informs that the general applicability of the new scheme of intertidal zonation to coasts other than Southern Australia must be critically examined on the basis of their topography and habitat conditions.

The article presents a discussion about the Australian species in Tasmania. The article provides geographical knowledge of the distribution of some Australian plants and animals which are said to be belt-forming and intertidal. It explores the literature and nomenclature to decribe the ecology of such species. Also, it defines Ecklonia radiata, Phyllospora comosa, Hormosira banksii, sarcophycus potatorum, pyura, stolonifera, serpulid, barnacles, and other species found in Tasmania. The article is supplemented with details on their habitats and their interaction.

The article presents the classification of the Australian Rain forests. Information includes Australian rain forests' three formations like Tropical, Subtropical and Temperate. It mentions that the 12 classifications of rain forest formations are based on its physiognomic and structural features, such as leaf size, tree layers, emergents and the presence of special life forms, such as woody lianes and mossy epiphytes. Explanation on the diagnostic characters used in the classification is also discussed, including their significance.