Exmouth Gulf: a global hotspot for sea snakes
(WorldNews Environment)

A new study of a remote region in Western Australia has shown it to be alive with sea snakes - including unique and endangered species. James Cook University sea snake scientist Blanche D`Anastasi co-authored a report revealing Exmouth Gulf in the far north of the state is a marine ecosystem of outstanding biodiversity. She said the 2600 km2 estuary supports 790 species of fish, 63 species of sharks and rays, 173 species of crustaceans, 831 species of gastropods, bivalves and cephalopods, and 95 species of birds. `Exmouth Gulf has at least 15 species of sea snakes, including...