Waltham, N., Iles, J.A., and Johns, J. (2021) Port of Mackay and Hay Point Ambient Marine Water Quality Monitoring Program: Annual Report 2020-2021. Report. TropWATER, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia.

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Abstract

North Queensland Bulk Ports commenced an ambient marine water quality monitoring program surrounding the Ports of Mackay and Hay Point in July 2014. The objective of the program is to progress a long term water quality dataset to characterise marine water quality conditions within the Mackay region that will support future planned port activities. This report presents data collected during the 2020/2021 annual monitoring period.

Particulate Nitrogen, Chla and SSC were above the GBRMPA guideline values. WE recommend development of locally specific guidelines that reflect the natural range in this region. All herbicides monitored were below guideline values. Continuous sediment deposition and turbidity logging data supports the pattern found more broadly in north Queensland coastal marine environments.

Item ID:	80727
Item Type:	Report (Report)
Keywords:	Port of Mackay, Hay Point, Water Quality, Monitoring
Copyright Information:	© James Cook University, 2021
Funders:	North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP)
Date Deposited:	17 Oct 2023 01:36
FoR Codes:	41 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES > 4199 Other environmental sciences > 419999 Other environmental sciences not elsewhere classified @ 100%
SEO Codes:	18 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT > 1899 Other environmental management > 189999 Other environmental management not elsewhere classified @ 100%
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