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	Indian Ocean : Ashmore Reef & Cartier Island
		Ashmore Reef is the larger of the three and is separated from Cartier Island by 67 km of open ocean and from Hibernia Reef by 42 km.
		Ashmore Reef is a large platform reef consisting of an atoll-like structure with three low, vegetated islands, numerous banks of shifting sand and two large lagoon areas.
		Further to the southwest lie the Scott and Seringapatam Reefs and the reefs of the Rowley Shoals.
	oceandots.com /indian/ashmore (409 words)

	Ashmore and Cartier Islands - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands are two groups of small low-lying uninhabited tropical islands in the Indian Ocean situated on the edge of the continental shelf north-west of Australia and south of the Indonesian island of Roti at 12°14′ S 123°5′ E.
		It is of significant biodiversity value as it is in the flow of the Indonesian throughflow current from the Pacific Ocean through the Indonesian Archipelago to the Indian Ocean.
		As Ashmore Reef is the closest point of Australian territory to Indonesia, it has been a popular target for people smugglers to take asylum seekers to Australia.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ashmore_and_Cartier_Islands (481 words)

	National Mapping - Fab Facts, Dimensions, External Territories, Ashmore & Cartier Islands
		The Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands comprises the West, Middle and East Islands of Ashmore Reef, Cartier Island and the 12 nautical mile territorial sea generated by those islands.
		Ashmore Reef is located in the Timor Sea about 840 kilometres west of Darwin and 610 kilometres north of Broome.
		Cartier Island is an unvegetated sand cay at the centre of the reef.
	www.ga.gov.au /education/facts/dimensions/externalterr/ashmore.htm (1786 words)

	Ashmore Reef Plan of Management - Chapter 4 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		In 1803 Flinders was informed at Kupang (Timor) that the natives of Macassar (Sulawesi) were accustomed to fish for trepang or beche-de-mer amongst islands in the vicinity of Java and upon a dry shoal lying to the south of Roti (presumably Ashmore Reef) (Flinders, 1814).
		In November 1974 the traditional fishing practices of Indonesians at Ashmore Reef, and at Cartier Island, Scott Reef, Seringapatam Reef and Browse Island were recognised under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Governments of Australia and Indonesia (Appendix 1).
		The closure was necessary to ensure that the significant seabird breeding rookeries on the islands and the marine wildlife of the reef and lagoons were not disturbed.
	www.deh.gov.au /coasts/mpa/ashmore/plan/chap4.html (1556 words)

	Ashmore Reef National Nature Reserve - Marine Protected Area
		Ashmore Reef National Nature Reserve is located in the Timor Sea about 840 kilometres west of Darwin and 610 kilometres north of Broome.
		The reef platform is at the edge of the North-west Shelf and covers an area of 239 square kilometres.
		Ashmore Reef lies at the western extremity of the Sahul Shelf where it is one of only three emergent reef systems.
	www.deh.gov.au /coasts/mpa/ashmore (303 words)

	October 2004 Altair
		Ashmore Reef is in the middle of the ocean, located at approximately 12 degrees South, 123 degrees East, and is a nature reserve under Australian jurisdiction.
		Ashmore Reef is easy for these fishermen to ‘find’ with their basic navigation gear as the reef reflects blue-green on the under side of the clouds overhead and can be seen from 10-15 miles distant.
		The second night we were at Ashmore we had the ‘off watch’ from the Customs boat, five of the eight-man crew, over for a beer, greatly enjoyed as their ships are ‘dry’ and there is no local bar here.
	www.cycseattle.org /logs/altair_10_2004.html (2940 words)

	Ashmore Reef Belongs to Indonesia: Timor Gap Teamwork Chairman
		According to Australian literature, the Australians discovered Ashmore Reef in 1826 and in 1855 Australia conducted research on the island where they later built a satellite city.
		Meanwhile, the traditional history of Rote islanders from generation to generation proved that Ashmore Reef, originally known as "Pulau Pasir" (Sand Island) is part of Indonesian territory, Tanoni said.
		The traditional history suggested that Ashmore Reef, consisting of three small islands, was for the first time discovered by Rotemen of the Dato family in 1700.
	www.etan.org /et2003/january/05-11/06ashmorn.htm (514 words)

	May 1997 - Obtaining Permission To Land On Ashmore Reef
		Ashmore Reef is declared as a Marine National Nature Reserve under the National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 1975 and public access is restricted for the primary purpose of protecting the marine and terrestrial wildlife of the reef.
		Ashmore Reef is located on the edge of the continental shelf and is the limit of Australian waters.
		The cost of a permit to carry on any commercial activity in the Ashmore Reef Reserve is set at $2,000, in order to recover at least part of the Commonwealth outlay involved in retaining a caretaker vessel in the Reserve.
	members.iinet.net.au /~foconnor/articles/ar199703.htm (1495 words)

	8-00
		There are 3 small sandy islets spread over the reef and we are moored near West Islet.
		Ashmore Reef is an Aussie National Nature Reserve and supports a huge variety of marine and bird life.
		The bird life is interesting too - it's a breeding area for seabirds such as terns, noddies, reef egrets, white-tailed tropic birds and red-tailed tropic birds.
	www.digwave.com /simmer/8-00.htm (2063 words)

	Noonsite: Ashmore Reef (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The customs lady in Darwin had painted a dreamy picture of Ashmore Reef, where she had been stationed recently on the customs catamaran Wauri now permanently based at Ashmore Reef.
		She had obviously not exaggerated as the place is indeed idyllic: clear blue water in the well protected lagoon, and a blindingly white beach at low tide.
		Once the Iraqis were taken off the reef, customs took the small wooden ship offshore, set it alight and sank it.
	www.noonsite.com /Members/webmaster/R2001-06-04-1 (494 words)

	AM Archive - Ashmore Reef arrivals suspected asylum seekers
		Yesterday's discovery of nine women and six men, minus any boat, on Ashmore Reef was, the Federal Government claimed, a reminder that the threat of people smuggling is real and ever present.
		Ashmore Reef is not part of Australia's migration zone, so the latest arrivals won't be able to claim Australian refugee status.
		He says the Ashmore Reef arrivals should be brought to the mainland and assessed as refugees.
	www.abc.net.au /am/content/2004/s1059344.htm (559 words)

	October 1996 - Ashmore Reef
		The main reef is long and covered at high tide, plus there is a small sandy island with a small structure.
		We contacted the 'caretaker' at Ashmore Reef who was very helpful until he asked if we were a charter boat.
		Apparently as a private vessel we could snorkel and land on the main island with very few restrictions, but as a charter vessel we were not permitted to do anything without a permit from ANCA obtained from Darwin (or possibly Broome) for a fee of $2000 per vessel.
	members.iinet.net.au /~foconnor/trips/tr199601.htm (1477 words)

	PM - 15 people found on Ashmore Reef
		It would be very difficult if they were to try to seek asylum because Ashmore Reef has been excised from the Australian migration zone, and it would be a legal difficulty for them.
		The policy that Labor put out early this year said that it would very strongly try to prosecute all people smugglers, that was Labor trying to get the upper hand on this issue and say that it wouldn't be weak on people smuggling.
		LOUISE YAXLEY: Well, Labor's not able to respond yet to this group on Ashmore Reef, but Labor is prepared for this strong battle that Amanda Vanstone has already launched.
	www.abc.net.au /pm/content/2004/s1059191.htm (730 words)

	ASHMORE REEF BIRDING TRIP REPORT, 24-31 OCTOBER 2004
		Arrived Ashmore Reef in the morning and visited middle island and west island during the day
		The annual birding trip to Ashmore Reef run by Kimberley Birdwatching Tours was particularly successful this year with no less than four BARC (Birds Australia Rarities Committee) rarities found on the island, including a first for Australia, as well as the full suite of northwest Australian seabird specialities.
		A total of 70 species, including 32 species of seabird were also recorded over 374 Nm of transect in 61 hours (366 person hours) of observation during the five days sailing to and from Ashmore Reef.
	www.ecology-solutions.com.au /ashmore_reef/ashmore_reef.htm (373 words)

	Information on Ashmore and Cartier Islands
		Map of Ashmore and Cartier Islands - Small map from the University of Texas.
		Ashmore and Cartier Islands - information from the Australian Commonwealth Department of Transport and Regional Services.
		Sea Turtle Nesting on Ashmore and Cartier Islands
	www.connectedglobe.com /millennium/at.html (314 words)

	Ashmore and Cartier Islands. The World Factbook. 2003 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		These uninhabited islands came under Australian authority in 1931; formal administration began two years later.
		Ashmore Reef supports a rich and diverse avian and marine habitat; in 1983, it became a National Nature Reserve.
		nationalist group in Indonesia reportedly seeks to populate reefs to assert claims; Australia has moved to close reefs to Indonesian traditional fishing and to create a national park while prospecting for hydrocarbons in the vicinity
	www.bonus.com /contour/bartlettqu/http@@/www.bartleby.com/151/at.html (332 words)

	Unauthorised Arrivals Land on Ashmore Reef v047/2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The arrival of 15 unauthorised arrivals on Ashmore Reef is a timely reminder that the threat of people smuggling is real and ever present.
		The people on Ashmore Reef were discovered this afternoon and their identities and nationalities are still yet to be determined.
		Their port of departure and the route they travelled to the reef are also unclear.
	www.minister.immi.gov.au /media_releases/media04/v04047.htm (283 words)

	Asylum seekers land on Ashmore Reef - SpecialsImmigration - www.theage.com.au
		Two Royal Australian Navy vessels were on their way to Ashmore Reef last night after 15 suspected asylum seekers were sighted yesterday.
		A customs vessel was already at the island, north-west of Broome, where seven men and eight women were discovered early yesterday afternoon, a Federal Government official said.
		Immigration Minister Amanda Vanstone said last night: "The status of these people is also yet to be determined, but should they make a claim for asylum, taxpayers should be spared the expense of long and drawn-out legal action because Ashmore Reef is excised from the migration zone."
	www.theage.com.au /articles/2004/03/04/1078378908122.html (222 words)

	Find in a Library: Ashmore Reef National Nature Reserve and Cartier Island Marine Reserve management plans.
		Find in a Library: Ashmore Reef National Nature Reserve and Cartier Island Marine Reserve management plans.
		Ashmore Reef National Nature Reserve and Cartier Island Marine Reserve management plans.
		-- Ashmore and Cartier Islands -- Cartier Island Marine Reserve
	worldcatlibraries.org /wcpa/ow/ac7a0535cf0caaeaa19afeb4da09e526.html (99 words)

	The Greens (WA) - 15 people on Ashmore Reef deserve better (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Greens (WA) - 15 people on Ashmore Reef deserve better
		The 15 people who arrived at Ashmore Reef should be assessed as refugees under Australia's immigration law, Greens Senator Bob Brown says.
		The Greens will give Labor another opportunity to support restoring Ashmore Reef to Australia's migration zone when the Senate considers migration detention legislation next week.
	wa.greens.org.au /items/Media_Release.2004-03-04.5514 (95 words)

	Handling Of Indonesians Cast Ashore On Ashmore Reef, Australia_____
		HANDLING OF INDONESIANS CAST ASHORE ON The Indonesian Embassy in Canberra has been notified by the Australian Government of the arrival of fifteen people suspected to be Indonesians at the atoll island of Ashmore Reef, Australia.
		Based on the information received by the Embassy, they were the victims of unscrupulous people smugglers who allegedly promised them jobs as fruit pickers in Australia for which they had to pay a sum of money.
		These people are now on their way from Ashmore Reef to Christmas Island by HMAS Warramunga and are due to arrive on Thursday morning, 11 March 2004, to be further processed.
	www.kbri-canberra.org.au /press/press040310e.htm (229 words)

	TIME.com: Jumping the Queue -- Dec. 06, 1999 -- Page 1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Nothing in fact, except two neighboring reefs protruding forlornly from the sea 600 km north-west of Australia.
		Cartier reef is pear-shaped and tiny; the larger Ashmore reef has three islands, uninhabited but for birds, turtles and hermit crabs.
		Indonesian fishermen have been guided to Ashmore for generations, some say by the clouds, colored pale green by sunlight reflecting off the reef's shallow waters.
	time.com /time/magazine/intl/article/0,9171,1107991206-36056-1,00.html (821 words)

	CIA - The World Factbook -- Ashmore and Cartier Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		This page was last updated on 1 November, 2005
		Ashmore Reef National Nature Reserve established in August 1983
		Indonesian groups challenge Australia's claim to Ashmore Reef; Australia closed the surrounding waters to Indonesian traditional fishing and created a national park in the region while continuing to prospect for hydrocarbons in the vicinity
	www.cia.gov /cia/publications/factbook/geos/at.html (268 words)

	NESDIS OSDPD/ORA Coral Reef Web Page
		Ocean Surface Wind Chart covering Ashmore Reef, AU (12.28S, 123.05E)
		For daily and long term weather forecasting and global climate studies, knowledge of the energy exchange at air- sea interface is very important.
		For more information about ocean surface winds, click here.
	www.osdpd.noaa.gov /PSB/EPS/icg/ashm0wind.htm (118 words)

	More Muds Try to Invade - Stormfront White Nationalist Community (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		off Ashmore Reef, taking to more than 1200 the number who have tried to
		Immigration Minister Philip Ruddock said the boat now at Ashmore Reef,
		Mr Ruddock said the 20-metre boat was moored in a lagoon off Ashmore Reef,
	www.stormfront.org /forum/showthread.php?t=4366 (347 words)

	CIA - The World Factbook 2002 -- Ashmore and Cartier Islands
		CIA - The World Factbook 2002 -- Ashmore and Cartier Islands
		note: Indonesian fishermen are allowed access to the lagoon and fresh waster at Ashmore Reef's West Island
		This page was last updated on 19 March 2003
	www.faqs.org /docs/factbook/geos/at.html (269 words)

	Ashmore and Cartier Islands
		Natural hazards: surrounded by shoals and reefs that can pose maritime hazards
		party to : NA signed, but not ratified: NA Geography - note: Ashmore Reef National Nature Reserve established in August 1983
		conventional short form : Ashmore and Cartier Islands
	metrofest.tripod.com /at.html (187 words)

	CIA - The World Factbook -- Ashmore and Cartier Islands (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		CIA - The World Factbook -- Ashmore and Cartier Islands
		This page was last updated on 1 January 2003
		This page was last updated on 1 August, 2003
	www.factbook.org /factbook/at.shtml (295 words)

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