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Deluge Inlet, a Pristine Small Tropical Estuary in North-Eastern Australia

Authors : Marcus Sheaves, Kátya G. Abrantes, Ross Johnston

Published in: Estuaries of Australia in 2050 and beyond

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Abstract

Deluge Inlet is a small, tide-dominated estuary on Australia’s north-east tropical coast, located in the central part of the Hinchinbrook Island National Park, Australia’s largest island National Park. It is situated in Australia’s humid tropical zone, and experiences an intense summer wet season and regular impacts of tropical cyclones. Protection by National Parks, World Heritage and Wild Rivers legislation means it remains in near pristine condition. Deluge Inlet sports substantial biodiversity in the form of extensive mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and complex marine mammal, reptile, fish and invertebrate assemblages, all supported by a mosaic of highly interconnected habitat types. The mix of habitats and rich biodiversity makes Deluge Inlet an important nursery for many species, and supports complex food webs. Current threats are from increasing fishing and boating pressure, and effective governance will be needed to ensure Deluge Inlet remains in near-pristine condition into the future.

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Metadata
Title
Deluge Inlet, a Pristine Small Tropical Estuary in North-Eastern Australia
Authors
Marcus Sheaves
Kátya G. Abrantes
Ross Johnston
Copyright Year
2014
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Book
Estuaries of Australia in 2050 and beyond

Print ISBN: 978-94-007-7018-8

Electronic ISBN: 978-94-007-7019-5

Copyright Year: 2014

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-7019-5_15