Fisheries science began at Cronulla over 100 years ago

The Cronulla Fisheries Research Centre was the first fisheries research facility in the southern hemisphere. Fisheries scientific research began at the centre over 100 years ago. 

There are many heritage-listed buildings on site, including an aquarium which was the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere and is still unique in Australia. 

There are also several sites of Indigenous interest and value.