Abstract:
Physical characteristics of the region:
The most prominent geomorphological feature along the South West Tasmanian coasts the Port Davey – Bathurst Harbour estuarine system, which includes Bathurst Harbour, Bathurst Channel, Port Davey and associated small embayments. While all estuarine systems possess a unique combination of physical characteristics, the Port Davey – Bathurst Harbour system can justifiably be regarded as Australia’s most unique estuary, and perhaps the most anomalous globally. The unusual combination of factors operating in this system include:
1. negligible human population density in catchment
2. little anthropogenic impact in estuary.
3. large water volume and surface area
4. ria formation, but with many fjord characteristics, including narrow deep channels and relatively shallow sill at seaward entrance.
5. high levels of riverine input
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Authors:
GJ Edgar, Neville Barrett, Peter R Last, Michael Driessen
Year:
2007
Journal:
Technical Report
Reference Type:
345
Volume:
Pages:
Attachment:
https://atrc.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Port_Davey_Compilation_Report_Aquenala_10549.pdf
