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Lloyd Jones

Rich biodiversity sparks call for harbour's protection

Manta rays are among the numerous types of sea life that make Darwin Harbour an important ecosystem. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

Recent sightings of manta rays circling off urban beaches highlights the impressive biodiversity of Darwin Harbour, researchers say.

But there are concerns industrial and urban development could harm the harbour following recent toxic leaks from gas plants amid plans to build more.

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