Jurien Bay Marine Park

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The Jurien Bay Marine Park is located on the west coast of Western Australia , ranging from the village of Greenhead up to Wedge , which is about 200km from Perth removed is. The park is named after the town of Jurien Bay and the 82,375 hectare park was opened in 2003.

Numerous seabirds nest in the area of ​​the Marine Park and the rare Australian sea lion lives , especially on Buller Island and North Fisherman Island . Seabirds nest and, in addition to fish, 1.6 million western rock lobsters are caught each season. There are also 14 species of mussels in the park, including five rare ones. Large fields of seagrass also grow to provide shelter for marine animals. In addition to several islands, the coastal landscape is characterized by tidal ranges and grassy sands. Limestone cliffs lie in the ocean.

The marine park is used economically for fishing and lobster fishing as well as tourism.

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  1. ↑ Jurien Bay Marine Park Management Plan 2005-2015, Management Plan Number 49, in English

Coordinates: 30 ° 18 ′ 1.6 ″  S , 115 ° 2 ′ 3.2 ″  E