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Sandwave Movement, Currents and Sedimentation in Torres Strait: R.V. Sunbird Cruise September 1991

Torres Strait is one of Australia's most important seaways in terms of shipping and defence. It forms Australia's only true international boundary. It is a shipping focal area and major seaway for Australian and foreign merchant vessels. This is the final report, in a series of four (four cruises represented in image), outlining the results of investigations into sandwave movement, currents and sedimentation in the main shipping channels of Torres Strait.

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Published (Metadata Record)	04/03/2026
Last updated	05/03/2026
Organisation	Australian Federal Government
License	License Not Specified
Update Frequency	Unknown