Name | Site 1 |
---|---|
Site Id | 1 |
Habitat | Reef flat |
Depth | 5 metres |
Start | 151.913466E -23.443908S |
End | 151.914252E -23.444378S |
Zoom | 18 |
Description | The Research Zone site is located on the southern side of Heron Island, within the scientific zone (sandy flat used for HIRS scientific collection). This area is designated for the harvesting of samples for scientific and educational purposes. It is a shallow site utilised by both researchers and tourists on snorkel due to its accessibility. |