Data
(1) Measured by mercury thermometer on monthly visits to the puerulus collectors; estimated accuracy 0.3°C. Period of data analysis 1970 to 1976 and 1984 to 1995. Sampling is ongoing.

(2) Recorded at 15-minute intervals by a Wesdata Model 389 Temperature Logger mounted in a concrete cradle on the seabed in about 5 m water depth. Rated accuracy 0.1°C. Period of data analysis 1990 to 1994. Sampling is ongoing.

Acknowledgement
Mark Rossbach, Michael Byrne, Jim Christianopoulos, Chris Chubb (Fisheries WA)

Publications
Pearce, A.F., M.Rossbach, M.Tait & R.Brown (1999). Sea temperature variability off Western Australia 1990 to 1994. Fisheries WA Research Report 111: 45pp.

Pearce,A.F. (1997). The Leeuwin Current and the Houtman Abrolhos Islands. In: Wells F. E. (editor), The marine flora and fauna of the Houtman Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia. Proceedings of the 7th International Marine Biology Workshop, Western Australian Museum, Volume 1,11-46.