including those Inshore dolphins crocodiles, and the six species of turtle known to occur in the Reef. No habitat containing critical to the survival of these is present within the anchorage area species’ Humpback whales threatened species although the seabed environ of the area is part of a matrix of important coastal Loggerhead of OUV from the habitats for these species and seagrass feeding habitat does occur at the turtles point of view of anchorage area. Indirect impacts to such species transiting the anchorage area science or may occur (e.g. noise impacts resulting in displacement or altered behaviour Green turtles conservation. from light impacts). Seabirds As noted above, the anchorage area supports a low prevalence of inshore Island plant cnidarians but does not support coral reefs. Inshore fringing reefs of higher species diversity are adjacent the anchorage area (Victor Islet, and Round and Flat Top Islands). The anchorage area does not provide significant habitat value for seabird populations although they are likely accessed by seabirds for feeding or during transit. No islands occur within the anchorage area (Prudhoe and Derwent Island border the area) and, therefore, no island plants are considered to be associated with the anchorage area. The anchorage area is, however, adjacent inshore coastal islands.
including those containing threatened species of OUV from the point of view of science or conservation. Inshore dolphins Humpback whales Loggerhead turtles Green turtles Seabirds Island plant species crocodiles, and the six species of turtle known to occur in the Reef. No habitat critical to the survival of these species’ is present within the anchorage area although the seabed environ of the area is part of a matrix of important coastal habitats for these species and seagrass feeding habitat does occur at the anchorage area. Indirect impacts to such species transiting the anchorage area may occur (e.g. noise impacts resulting in displacement or altered behaviour from light impacts). As noted above, the anchorage area supports a low prevalence of inshore cnidarians but does not support coral reefs. Inshore fringing reefs of higher diversity are adjacent the anchorage area (Victor Islet, and Round and Flat Top Islands). The anchorage area does not provide significant habitat value for seabird populations although they are likely accessed by seabirds for feeding or during transit. No islands occur within the anchorage area (Prudhoe and Derwent Island border the area) and, therefore, no island plants are considered to be associated with the anchorage area. The anchorage area is, however, adjacent inshore coastal islands.
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