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Governor Island is part of the
marine reserve and is an important breeding area for crested
terns. Other wildlife seen on the island include little
penguins, silver gulls, sooty oystercatchers, kelp gulls,
black-faced cormorants, great cormorants, red-capped
plovers, hooded plovers and the occasional Australian fur
seals.
Warning: the waters around Governor Island
are deep and subject to strong currents and swells. Diving
is recommended for experienced divers only, or those under
the guidance of an experienced diver.
 Swimming and diving
is not recommended in The Gulch as this is a busy harbour
with a popular boat ramp. The surrounding area is used for
commercial fishing, recreational boating, fishing and other
water sports. Nearby Waubs Bay offer a safer snorkelling and
diving environment. Visitors are reminded of the ‘Look but Don’t Take’,
as the collection or harm of any natural material, living or
dead is prohibited. Please ensure that you take all rubbish
with you, including plastics that can entrap and kill marine
and wildlife.
Source:
Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service
Additional information can be found by contacting the Parks
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