Keppel Bay Islands National Park, Protected marine reserve in Gladstone Regional, Australia.
Keppel Bay Islands National Park comprises several islands with fringing reefs, clear waters, and diverse plant communities along Queensland's coast. The waters support coral reefs, mangrove forests, and seagrass beds within a protected marine reserve.
Captain James Cook explored this bay in 1770 and named it after Admiral Augustus Keppel of the British Royal Navy. The area has been home to the Woppaburra people and their ancestors for thousands of years.
The Woppaburra people have long held deep connections to these islands, viewing them as fundamental to their ancestral lands and maritime customs.
The park provides camping sites with basic facilities including picnic tables and toilets for visitors. When swimming and snorkeling, exercise caution around marine stingers, particularly during warmer months.
The Yarul Dhingiga coral repair project employs specialized artificial reef structures to strengthen coral habitats in the protected marine area. This restoration approach helps damaged reefs recover and grow.
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