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  1. SCUBA diving and snorkelling|SCUBA diving and snorkelling

    SCUBA diving and snorkelling. SCUBA diving and snorkelling are renowned activities in the marine park. ... Snorkellers typically explore the most protected and sheltered areas, such as the Nursery.

  2. Cultural heritage|Cultural heritage

    Arakwal people recognise Taylors Lake, Tallow Creek, Belongil Creek, Julian Rocks 'Ngunthungulli' and Broken Head as areas of very high importance. ... The marine park is adjacent to the Arakwal National Park, a protected area declared following the

  3. Recreational fishing|Recreational fishing

    Most of the marine park beaches are open to fishing and offer great opportunities. ... In addition, the NSW Department of Primary Industries restrict spearfishing in some other areas.

  4. Threatened and protected species|Threatened and protected species

    Threatened and protected species. While the marine park helps to conserve all marine species occurring naturally in the region. ... Threatened and protected species include theturtles, whales and shore birds. The only known occurrence of a critically

  5. Seascapes|Seascapes

    Sandy beaches are important for many reasons, including:. shallows are important nursery and feeding areas;. ... Reefs. Cape Byron Marine Park supports these key reef systems:. Julian Rocks ‑ offshore emergent rocks and islands.

  6. Go Fishing – Jervis Bay

    Go Fishing – Jervis Bay. Jervis Bay Marine Park (JBMP) is located on the NSW coast about 2.5 hours’ drive south of Sydney. ... As one of six marine parks in NSW waters, the JBMP features a range of zones allowing for different activities.

  7. Permits and approvals|Permits and approvals

    Permits and approvals. A variety of activities within the marine park require a permit, including:. ... Completed fisheries and marine protected area permit application forms should be submitted to: ahp.central@dpi.nsw.gov.au.

  8. Giant Queensland groper

    Giant Queensland gropers are listed as protected fish in NSW under the Fisheries Management Act 1994. ... Giant Queensland groper habitat is located in a number of protected areas in NSW including the Solitary Islands Marine Park, Julian Rocks Aquatic

  9. Council and Developer Toolkit

    An advisory document summarising various protective measures in relation to dredging and reclamation activities, fish passage requirements, and the protection of mangroves, other marine vegetation and snags. ... In November 2009, Industry and Investment

  10. Eastern blue devil fish

    The predominant threat to Eastern blue devil fish is collection and trade for marine aquariums. ... Eastern blue devil fish habitat is located in a number of protected areas in NSW including the Solitary Islands Marine Park, Port Stephens – Great Lakes