Shallow Darkness: The Hidden World of Tasmania’s Bathurst Channel
Nestled in Tasmania’s deep south west, Bathurst Channel is one of the Great Southern Reef’s most unique environments. Here in the Port Davey marine park, tan…
Nestled in Tasmania’s deep south west, Bathurst Channel is one of the Great Southern Reef’s most unique environments. Here in the Port Davey marine park, tannin-stained freshwater layers obscure sunlight, creating dark, deep-sea-like conditions just beneath the surface.In these shadowy waters, a remarkable array of sponges, corals, and bryozoans—species more commonly found in the deep sea—flourish.
A new virtual tour on Seamap Australia takes you on a journey along the 14 km stretch of Bathurst Channel, featuring eight location-specific videos. To give you a taste, we have put together a short video featuring renowned marine ecologist Neville Barrett from the University of Tasmania. With over three decades of experience studying temperate marine ecosystems, Neville has dedicated much of his career to understanding the unique environments of Tasmania’s coastal waters, including the enigmatic Bathurst Channel.
Check out the virtual tour: https://seamapaustralia.org/map/#f64ebc8f-2da2-4def-8255-3ec4f6dea882
Filmed by Stefan Andrews | www.theocean.com.au
Learn more about the Great Southern Reef Foundation https://www.greatsouthernreef.com/
Shallow Darkness: The Hidden World of Tasmania’s Bathurst Channel
Nestled in Tasmania’s deep south west, Bathurst Channel is one of the Great Southern Reef’s most unique environments. Here in the Port Davey marine park, tan…
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Nestled in Tasmania’s deep south west, Bathurst Channel is one of the Great Southern Reef’s most unique environments. Here in the Port Davey marine park, tannin-stained freshwater layers obscure sunlight, creating dark, deep-sea-like conditions just beneath the surface.In these shadowy waters, a remarkable array of sponges, corals, and bryozoans—species more commonly found in the deep sea—flourish.
A new virtual tour on Seamap Australia takes you on a journey along the 14 km stretch of Bathurst Channel, featuring eight location-specific videos. To give you a taste, we have put together a short video featuring renowned marine ecologist Neville Barrett from the University of Tasmania. With over three decades of experience studying temperate marine ecosystems, Neville has dedicated much of his career to understanding the unique environments of Tasmania’s coastal waters, including the enigmatic Bathurst Channel.
Check out the virtual tour:
https://seamapaustralia.org/map/#f64ebc8f-2da2-4def-8255-3ec4f6dea882
Filmed by Stefan Andrews | www.theocean.com.au
Learn more about the Great Southern Reef Foundation
https://www.greatsouthernreef.com/
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