marine ecosystems Aboriginal Sea the geography outside of the anchorage area. and communities of Country Solitary hard corals are present within the anchorage area and the inner plants and animals. anchorage area supports some rocky reef habitat. Significant reef systems integral to the ecological functioning of the Reef are not a feature of the anchorage area. 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. No islands occur within the anchorage area and, therefore, no island plants are associated with the anchorage area. The anchorage area is, however, adjacent inshore coastal islands (Facing, Quoin and South Tree Island). Indigenous community links to the anchorage area has been recognised as being present. The anchorage area may support totem species (primarily dugong and marine turtles). Water clarity Marine waters within the anchorage area are subject to significant variation in Contains superlative clarity due to natural seasonal variability of conditions. The anchorage area is Scenic vistas natural phenomena located coastally and subject to freshwater inundation, including from riverine or areas of Visible from space outflows. This is reflected in the high prevalence of terrigenous and fine exceptional natural sediments (vs coralline sands). Complex string of beauty and reef structures The anchorage area is located adjacent to residential centres, and in close aesthetic proximity to land, providing opportunity for appreciation of the aesthetic beauty importance. Unparalleled of the Reef. The scenic features surrounding the anchorage area could be aerial panorama considered remarkable, exceptional or unique in the context of the World of seascapes Heritage Area listing, in terms of scenic vistas, when viewed from the air or Globally important sea. breeding colonies No natural features of the anchorage area are likely to be visible from space. of seabirds
marine ecosystems and communities of plants and animals. Aboriginal Sea Country the geography outside of the anchorage area. Solitary hard corals are present within the anchorage area and the inner anchorage area supports some rocky reef habitat. Significant reef systems integral to the ecological functioning of the Reef are not a feature of the anchorage area. 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. No islands occur within the anchorage area and, therefore, no island plants are associated with the anchorage area. The anchorage area is, however, adjacent inshore coastal islands (Facing, Quoin and South Tree Island). Indigenous community links to the anchorage area has been recognised as being present. The anchorage area may support totem species (primarily dugong and marine turtles). Contains superlative natural phenomena or areas of exceptional natural beauty and aesthetic importance. Water clarity Scenic vistas Visible from space Complex string of reef structures Unparalleled aerial panorama of seascapes Globally important breeding colonies of seabirds Marine waters within the anchorage area are subject to significant variation in clarity due to natural seasonal variability of conditions. The anchorage area is located coastally and subject to freshwater inundation, including from riverine outflows. This is reflected in the high prevalence of terrigenous and fine sediments (vs coralline sands). The anchorage area is located adjacent to residential centres, and in close proximity to land, providing opportunity for appreciation of the aesthetic beauty of the Reef. The scenic features surrounding the anchorage area could be considered remarkable, exceptional or unique in the context of the World Heritage Area listing, in terms of scenic vistas, when viewed from the air or sea. No natural features of the anchorage area are likely to be visible from space.
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