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]
Charts edit
- 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
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- ^ 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.
- ^ "Geraldton/Geelvink Channel Surveys". Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
- ^ 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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