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Little Arthur Bay

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Little Arthur Bay

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SURVEY METHODS

STEP 1 – Transect A reference point

  • Description: The Eastern half (algae covered) of a large double Porites Bommie
  • GPS Location (DDM): 19° 7.709’S 146° 52.764’E
  • GPS Location (DMS): 19° 7’42.53″S 146°52’45.83″E

STEP 2 – Transect A survey direction

  • Direction: 188° Magnetic (almost South)

STEP 3 – Transect A survey direction marker

  • Description: Point of Magnetic Island due South

STEP 4 – Transect A survey end point

  • Description: Very large round porites coral, lumpy growth marks on top
  • Location: 45m south of the start point
  • GPS Location (DDM): 19° 7.732’S 146° 52.757’E
  • GPS Location (DMS): 19° 7’43.94″S 146°52’45.44″E