Orielton Lagoon

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Orielton Lagoon is a shallow Lagoon located west of Sorell in Tasmania, Australia.
Orielton Lagoon is 1.3 metres[1] deep (on average), and is approximately 2.65 square kilometres[1] in area, separated from Pitt Water by the Sorell Causeway.[1]
The lagoon is a Ramsar[2] Wetland, providing habitat for migratory shorebirds and regionally significant flora and fauna.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Orielton Lagoon: Changes in the benthic macroinvertebrate community between 1999 and 2005. University of Tasmania (2006). Retrieved on 2007-07-31.
  2. ^ Mosaic Map: NRM funded projects. Australian government (2005). Retrieved on 2007-07-31.
  3. ^ Tasmanian Coasts and Clean Seas Projects for 2000-2001. Tasmanian Government (2001). Retrieved on 2007-07-31.