Limmen Marine Park is located in the south-west of the Gulf of Carpentaria. A key ecological feature in the marine park is the Gulf of Carpentaria coastal zone, where nutrients from rivers flowing into the coastal zone support high productivity and abundant biota. Also within Limmen Marine Park lies the Labyrinthian shoals, a group of sand banks and rocky heads in depths less than 1.8 metres that attract a range of species, including some that are listed as protected under the EPBC Act.
Research
These short articles highlight the findings from ongoing scientific research within the Limmen Marine Park, including exciting new discoveries and ideas for future projects.
A seagrass meadow 65 km long to 9.7 m depth and extending 7–8 km from shore was discovered during benthic habitat surveys of the Limmen Marine Park and adjacent Limmen Bight Marine Park by li-Anthawirriyarra Rangers and scientists. Soft corals, hard corals and sponges also formed habitat through much of the Limmen Marine Park
Small and/or camouflaged fish species hidden on or near the reef surface are commonly referred to as ‘cryptic’ or ‘cryptobenthic’ fishes. These species are characteristically difficult to see but are diverse and abundant throughout Australian Marine Parks and may play an important role in supporting the larger predatory fish species protected within park boundaries.
Parks Australia manage 60 Australian Marine Parks, many of which include shallow reefs. These reef habitats are hugely diverse, and include tropical reefs dominated by hard corals; current-swept offshore bommies covered in sea whips, sea fans and soft corals; temperate rocky reefs with sea urchin barrens or low lying colourful seaweeds; and deeper rocky reefs with sessile invertebrates and large black coral trees.
Find out where 13 marine species have been observed in the Marine Parks of the N and NW networks.
Natural values
Our marine parks have a number of different values, including natural, cultural, heritage and socio-economic values. The natural values of our marine parks refer to the habitats, species and ecological communities within them, and the processes that support their connectivity, productivity and function. Below are the key datasets that help inform park managers about the natural values that exist within our network of Australian Marine Parks. For more information on other park values refer to the relevant park Management Plans on the Parks Australia website.
See which wetlands of international significance are protected by Australian Marine Parks.
Maps
The information provided by these datasets was integral in the planning and development of our national network of marine parks. Learn in detail about how scientists and marine park planners used these important marine features together to design Australia's network of marine parks, or explore the datasets for the Limmen Marine Park individually through the links below.
See which areas of Australia's marine environments have been World Heritage listed.
Latest maps
Since the initial planning of the Australian Marine Parks Network in 2012, new mapping data has emerged that allows us to see in finer detail the features that exist within our parks. These datasets help marine managers to understand more about what's under the surface, where there are overlaying management or protection regimes, and/or where pressures on the marine environment may be increasing.
Examine how exposure to tropical cyclone activity varies across Australian Marine Parks.
Scientific papers
The following publications contain information relevant to the Limmen marine park and adjacent waters. Click on the links to access to the publications.
Palmer, C, Parra, G. J, Rogers, T and Woinarski, J. (2014).
Collation and review of sightings and distribution of three coastal dolphin species in waters of the Northern Territory, Australia.
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