Western Port Bay

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bay
gptkbp:area approximately 680 square kilometers
gptkbp:biodiversity rich in flora and fauna
gptkbp:climate temperate maritime climate
gptkbp:climate_impact vulnerable to climate change effects
gptkbp:community_engagement involves local volunteers in conservation
gptkbp:community_events hosts local festivals and markets
gptkbp:conservation_efforts ongoing habitat restoration projects
involves local community participation
gptkbp:cultural_events features art and music festivals
gptkbp:cultural_significance important to Indigenous peoples
gptkbp:depth maximum depth of 24 meters
gptkbp:economic_activity supports fishing industry
tourism destination
gptkbp:educational_programs offers school excursions and tours
gptkbp:environmental_concerns affected by runoff and waste
faces challenges from development
gptkbp:environmental_impact important for wetlands and mangroves
gptkbp:fish_species supports snapper and whiting
gptkbp:fishing_charters available for tourists
gptkbp:fishing_regulations regulated by local authorities
gptkbp:geological_features formed by rising sea levels
gptkbp:has_transport_link connected to Melbourne by road
gptkbp:historical_event site of shipwrecks and maritime history
gptkbp:historical_significance site of early European settlement
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Western Port Bay
gptkbp:is_connected_to gptkb:Bass_Strait
gptkbp:local_government managed by various councils
gptkbp:location gptkb:Victoria,_Australia
gptkbp:marine_life includes dolphins and seals
gptkbp:marine_park part of marine protected areas
gptkbp:protected_area part of Western Port Biosphere Reserve
gptkbp:recreation popular for boating and fishing
gptkbp:research site for marine biology studies
subject to ecological studies
gptkbp:research_institutes home to various environmental organizations
gptkbp:scenic_views offers picturesque landscapes
gptkbp:sport popular for kayaking and sailing
includes jet skiing and windsurfing
gptkbp:surrounding_area includes French Island
includes Phillip Island
gptkbp:surrounding_cities gptkb:Phillip_Island
gptkb:Hastings
gptkb:Cranbourne
gptkbp:tourist_attraction features beaches and parks
gptkbp:transportation accessed by road and ferry
gptkbp:water_quality conducted by environmental agencies
subject to monitoring programs
gptkbp:wildlife home to various bird species
habitat for marine life
efforts to protect endangered species
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Phillip_Island
gptkb:Mornington_Peninsula
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5