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==Description== The western end of the Coorong lagoon is at the [[Murray Mouth]] near [[Hindmarsh Island]] and the [[Sir Richard Peninsula]], and it extends about {{convert|130|km}} south-east. The national park area includes the Coorong itself, and Younghusband Peninsula which separates the Coorong from [[Gulf St Vincent]] in the [[Southern Ocean]]. The Coorong has been cut off from [[Lake Alexandrina (South Australia)|Lake Alexandrina]] by the construction of the [[Goolwa Barrages]] (weirs) from Goolwa to Pelican Point during the late 1930s.<ref>[http://www.thecoorong.com/map.html# Map of the Coorong] Accessed 3/3/7</ref> The national park was formed in 1967 as a sanctuary for many species of birds, animals and fish. It attracts many migratory species. It provides refuge for these animals during some of Australia's regular droughts. The {{convert|467|km2}} also supports coastal dune systems, lagoons and coastal vegetation.<ref name=about>[http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/sanpr/coorong/visit.html Coorong National Park] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091020053446/http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/sanpr/coorong/visit.html |date=20 October 2009 }} β ''Things to see and do'', Accessed 30/7/9</ref> One of the unique aspects of the Coorong is the interaction of water along its length, with sea water and [[Murray River]] water meeting rainfall and groundwater. The freshwater supports the fauna (animal) of the area while the sea water is the habitat for much of the birdlife.<ref>[http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/sanpr/coorong/natural.html Coorong National Park] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091021170815/http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/sanpr/coorong/natural.html |date=21 October 2009 }} β ''Natural Attractions'', Accessed 30/7/9</ref> Notable locations within the park include Salt Creek, Policeman's Point, Jack Point, and Woods Well.<ref name=smh2004>{{cite web | title=Coorong, The | website=[[Sydney Morning Herald]]| date=8 February 2004 | url=https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/coorong-the-20040208-gdkqj6.html | access-date=7 August 2021}}</ref> The waters of the Coorong are a popular venue for recreational and commercial fishers. [[Coorong mullet]], [[mulloway]] and [[bream]] are the main species.<ref name=smh2004/><ref name=aussietowns/>
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