Fish of the Bass Strait

The temperate strait between mainland Australia and Tasmania - shallow, productive, and central to southern Australian commercial fisheries.

Continent: Oceania Area: 71,000 km² Max Depth: 155m Climate: Temperate

📖 Overview

Bass Strait supports major flake (gummy shark), snapper, and Tasmanian salmon fisheries. Its shallow waters and cold-temperate climate produce distinct species assemblages from the tropical north.

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