Oyster Harbour, Western Australia

In today's article, we are going to analyze in detail Oyster Harbour, Western Australia and its impact on today's society. Oyster Harbour, Western Australia is a topic that has gained great relevance in recent years, generating great debate and controversy. Throughout history, Oyster Harbour, Western Australia has been the subject of study and discussion, evolving and adapting to changes in society. In this article, we will examine the different perspectives and opinions that exist about Oyster Harbour, Western Australia, as well as its influence in different areas. In addition, we will explore its connection with current events and its projection in the future.

34°59′37.89″S 117°56′39.81″E / 34.9938583°S 117.9443917°E / -34.9938583; 117.9443917

Miaritch/Oyster Harbouris a permanently open estuary, north of King George Sound, which covers an area of 15.6 square kilometres (6 sq mi) near Albany, Western Australia. The harbour is used to shelter a fishing fleet carrying out commercial fishing and the farming of oysters and mussels via a dredged channel around Emu Point to the Emu Point Boat Pens. A significant number of waterbirds use the harbour for feeding. The place is currently a family tourist center. Oyster Harbour is fed by the King and Kalgan Rivers and discharges into King George Sound.

A planned locality of Oyster Harbour on the Lower King Road is under construction with 2,300 home sites.

At the north eastern end near the mouth of the Kalgan River mouth are the Albany Fish Traps, a site of great significance to the local Mineng peoples, constructed over 7,500 years ago.

References

  1. ^ "News Story - Lookout for new Dual Naming signage » City of Albany". www.albany.wa.gov.au. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Oyster Harbour". Tourism Western Australia. 2015. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  3. ^ a b "The Albany waterways and their catchments - Oyster Harbour". Albany Waterways Resource Book. South Coast Rivercare. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  4. ^ "oysterharbour". www.rainbowcoast.com.au. Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  5. ^ "Oyster Harbour Albany". Oyster Harbour. 2013. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  6. ^ "Oyster Harbour Fish Traps, Lower Kalgan". Albany Gateway. Retrieved 23 December 2015.


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