fishery. Line fisheries operating across the anchorage area target transient Spanish mackerel (DAFF 2012). Figure 38: Patchy seagrass identified in benthic assessments and Australian snubfin dolphins observed within the Abbot Point port (GHD 2010) The MNES and World Heritage Area values considered to occur at the Port of Abbot Point anchorage area are outlined in . The anchorage area is characterised by open seabed with patchily distributed benthic fauna and flora. The anchorage area does not support unique features or habitats requiring a higher level of management protection, as reflected by the Marine Park General Use Zoning of the anchorage. Species represented are not unique and are well represented locally in the geography outside of the anchorage area. presents a conceptual visualisation of the sensitive marine environments, as well as potential cultural, social or heritage values, for the Port of Abbot Point anchorage.
fishery. Line fisheries operating across the anchorage area target transient Spanish mackerel (DAFF 2012). Figure 38: Patchy seagrass identified in benthic assessments and Australian snubfin dolphins observed within the Abbot Point port (GHD 2010) The MNES and World Heritage Area values considered to occur at the Port of Abbot Point anchorage area are outlined in . The anchorage area is characterised by open seabed with patchily distributed benthic fauna and flora. The anchorage area does not support unique features or habitats requiring a higher level of management protection, as reflected by the Marine Park General Use Zoning of the anchorage. Species represented are not unique and are well represented locally in the geography outside of the anchorage area. presents a conceptual visualisation of the sensitive marine environments, as well as potential cultural, social or heritage values, for the Port of Abbot Point anchorage.
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