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Peel Inlet is a coastal estuary located immediately south of Mandurah in Western Australia, connected to the Indian Ocean by the Mandurah Channel. It joins the Harvey Estuary to the south, forming the Peel-Harvey Estuarine System, which is the largest estuarine complex in the state. The wetland is designated as a Ramsar site due to its environmental significance and its role in supporting diverse birdlife and fish populations. The system is widely used by locals and tourists for recreational blue swimmer crabbing and boating.
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Where is Peel Inlet located?
Peel Inlet lies immediately south of Mandurah in Western Australia. It is connected to the Indian Ocean through the Mandurah Channel.
What estuaries make up the Peel-Harvey system?
Peel Inlet joins the Harvey Estuary to form the Peel-Harvey Estuarine System. Together they create Western Australia's largest estuarine complex.
Is Peel Inlet connected directly to the ocean?
Peel Inlet reaches the Indian Ocean through the Mandurah Channel. This opening allows tidal exchange between the estuary and the sea.
What is the Peel-Harvey Estuarine System known for?
The system is known for broad shallow waters, tidal channels, and extensive wetlands near Mandurah. It supports fish, waterbirds, and other estuarine species.
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