Our
coastal and marine ecosystems support regional tourism, commercial and
recreational fishing, aquaculture and shipping. We value these
ecosystems for their scenic beauty, recreation and their significant
cultural importance.
Our coastal and marine ecosystems include
rocky reefs, seagrass meadows, mangroves, salt marshes, coastal dunes
and estuaries. These habitats protect coastal infrastructure, help
maintain the health of our coastal and marine ecosystems, and support
numerous marine plants and animals, many of which are unique to southern
Australia.
