Leschenault Estuary system

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The Leschenault Estuary system is a coastal lagoon and wetland complex in southwestern Western Australia, known for its rich biodiversity, recreational fishing and boating, and importance as a habitat for migratory waterbirds.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf coastal lagoon
estuarine ecosystem
wetland complex
climate Mediterranean climate
connectedTo Indian Ocean NERFINISHED
country Australia
ecologicalSignificance important habitat for migratory waterbirds
important nursery area for fish
supports saltmarsh vegetation
supports seagrass meadows
formationType bar-built estuary
hasConservationStatus recognized as a significant wetland area in Western Australia
hasPart Leschenault Estuary NERFINISHED
Yalgorup National Park wetlands NERFINISHED
coastal dunes
fringing saltmarsh
surrounding wetlands
tidal flats
hydrologicallyConnectedTo Brunswick River NERFINISHED
Collie River NERFINISHED
Preston River NERFINISHED
knownFor birdwatching
recreational boating
recreational fishing
rich biodiversity
locatedIn South West region of Western Australia NERFINISHED
southwestern Western Australia
locatedNear Bunbury, Western Australia NERFINISHED
Indian Ocean coast of Western Australia
managedBy Western Australian state government agencies
partOf Leschenault Inlet and catchment system
supportsSpecies crustaceans
fish species of commercial and recreational value
migratory shorebirds
waterbirds protected under international agreements
waterfowl
threatenedBy algal blooms
catchment land clearing
climate change
nutrient enrichment
urban development
usedFor boating
crabbing
eco-tourism
kayaking
recreational fishing
sailing
waterType brackish water

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Leschenault Inlet partOf Leschenault Estuary system
Leschenault Inlet hasProtectedArea Leschenault Estuary system
this entity surface form: Leschenault Estuary wetlands