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Australia: The Land Where Time Began |
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Lord Howe Island Marine Park Highlights: The marine park
surrounding Lord Howe Island contains the world's southernmost barrier coral
reef. The island's marine environment holds over 300 species of algae (around
one-tenth of which are unique to the area), 450 species of fish (also around
one-tenth unique to the area) and 120 species of mollusc. Green and Hawksbill
turtles are common in summer, but may be observed throughout the year. |
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Author: M.H.Monroe Email: admin@austhrutime.com Sources & Further reading |