Barber Island facts for kids
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Native name:
Boodthean
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| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 18°46′37″S 146°39′58″E / 18.777°S 146.666°E |
| Archipelago | Palm Islands, Queensland |
| Administration | |
| State | Queensland |
| Local Government Area | Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council |
Barber Island is a small island located just south of Great Palm Island in Queensland, Australia. It is part of a group of islands known as the Palm Islands. The Aboriginal name for this island is Boodthean. Barber Island is one of ten islands that belong to the Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council.
About Barber Island
Barber Island is a tiny but special place. It sits close to Great Palm Island, which is the largest island in the group. The Palm Islands are found off the coast of Queensland. This area is important to the Aboriginal people who have lived there for thousands of years.
The Waters Around the Island
The ocean around Barber Island is very important. These waters are part of the famous Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. This huge marine park is located in the Coral Sea. It is looked after by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA).
The GBRMPA has different rules for different parts of the park. The area around Barber Island is called a "Conservation Zone." In this zone, some activities are allowed. For example, people can catch bait fish with nets. They can also trap crabs and collect some things from the sea. However, certain types of fishing, like harvesting sea cucumbers or tropical rock lobsters, are not allowed here. These rules help protect the amazing marine life.
What is a Fringing Reef?
Right next to Barber Island is something called Barber (Boodthean) Reef. This is a type of coral reef known as a fringing reef. A fringing reef grows close to the shoreline of an island or mainland. It forms a border along the coast. These reefs are home to many different kinds of fish, corals, and other sea creatures. They are very important for the health of the ocean.
Maps and Views
You can explore Barber Island and its reef using online maps:
- Google, Inc. Google Maps – See Barber (Boodthean) Reef on a map [map]. Cartography by Tele Atlas. Retrieved on 2011-01-08.
- Google, Inc. Google Maps – Get a satellite view of Barber (Boodthean) Island [map]. Cartography by Tele Atlas. Retrieved on 2011-01-08.
