Geelvink Channel
Geelvink Channel from map of 1897
Geelvink Channel is a feature to the east of the Houtman Abrolhos in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Western Australia, that lies between the Abrolhos and the port of Geraldton.[1]
It is a feature that has whale movements and oil and gas exploration researched for effects of seismic exploration methods [2]
Coordinates: 28°34′S 113°58′E / 28.567°S 113.967°E[3][4]
Charts
- Australian Hydrographic Service (2012), Houtman Abrolhos and Geelvink Channel, Australia - west coast, Western Australia (Ed. no. 2, 29 Jun. 2012 ed.), Australian Hydrographic Service, retrieved 28 December 2013
References
- ↑ Notice to mariners by Staff Commander Coghlan re dangers of the channel 01 Oct 1886 - "GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.". The Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 - 1950). Perth, WA: National Library of Australia. 1 October 1886. p. 3. Retrieved 28 December 2013.
- ↑ http://www.cwr.org.au/research/oilandgas/geraldton.html
- ↑ Gazetteer of Australia (1996). Belconnen, ACT: Australian Surveying and Land Information Group.
- ↑ "Geelvink Channel". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
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