This report summarizes the results of hydrographic sampling of physical properties and
nutrient determinations made on water samples and water column particulate matter
collected in February. 1988 during an oceanographic survey through the Whitsunday
Island group. The survey was carried out to obtain background data on concentrations
of chlorophyll, organic and inorganic nitrogen (N). phosphorus (P), and inorganic
silicate (Si) in waters of the Whitsunday Island group. For comparative purposes,
hydrographic and nutrient data from ten stations occupied in inter-reefal and lagoonal
waters of the central and southern GBR during January. 1987 and February, 1988 are
also presented
