The geology of stratigraphic sequences

My own interest in sequence stratigraphy began slowly, as my work on regional basin analysis for the Geological Survey of Canada matured in the late 1970s, and I am grateful to this organization for introducing me to the scope and sweep of large-scale regional analysis.My developing knowledge of basin analysis provided me with a practical view of the subject that induced scepticism.In particular, my work in the Canadian Arctic included attempts to adjudicate debates between various biostratigraphic specialists who could not agree on the dating of certain subsurface sections that I was trying to correlate.My critique of sequence stratigraphy as a chronostratigraphic tool developed from this starting point.A few individuals in GSC discussed the early concepts with me and helped me to realize that something important was going on.Among these Ashton Embry stands out.Later, Jim Dixon's work provided food for thought.Discussions with the main protagonists of seqnence stratigraphy have met with mixed success.I would, however, like to acknowledge these colleagues for contributing to the development