| Ecosystem |
Shark Bay |
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Sea/Bay/Gulf |
| Salinity |
saltwater |
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| Description |
Situated at the boundary between tropical and temperate waters and both warm- and cold-water fish species are presentA large; semi-enclosed bay with extensive shallow
seagrass beds (< 4 m depth), surrounded by deeper waters (embayment planes, 6-15m). The boundaries between habitats are generally distinct. |
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