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  1. Estuarine habitats

    4. The distribution of major areas of saltmarsh in NSW is shown in the table below. ... Posidonia australis (strapweed) is limited to the more marine-dominated estuaries of central and southern NSW.

  2. Beaches|Beaches

    Turtles have been known to nest on some marine park beaches, although infrequent. ... Things you need to know. A variety of coastal birds and marine life, including threatened and protected species use beaches and inshore habitats, therefore some beach

  3. Policy and guidelines for fish habitat conservation and management (update 2013)

    This document outlines policies and guidelines aimed at maintaining and enhancing fish habitat for the benefit of native fish species, including threatened species, in marine, estuarine and freshwater environments. ... up-to-date legislative and policy

  4. How to get to Long Reef Aquatic Reserve

    end of Long Reef Beach, and some very small areas of sandy beach in amongst the rocky shore on Long Reef headland itself. ... Fishermans Beach (in the distance of this photo) on the northern side of the headland is a relatively protected beach surrounded

  5. Fisheries Compliance Enforcement 2015-16

    DPI Oscar 16 (March 2016) targeting illegal fishing in marine park protected areas during the Port Stephens trailer boat fishing competition. ... DPI Mike 16 (April 2016) targeting illegal fishing in marine park protected areas in the Batemans Marine Park

  6. Fisheries compliance enforcement 2019-20

    148. 1.90%. 8. Section 62(1) Contravene marine park or aquatic reserve notification MEMA2014. ... Marine vegetation (mangroves, seagrass, saltmarsh, seaweed) is protected under the Fisheries Management Act and a permit is required to harm them.

  7. Endangered populations in NSW: Posidonia australis

    In NSW, Posidonia australis is found within the protected waters of coastal bays and estuaries and coastal lakes that are subject to frequent tidal flushing. ... This loss is likely to have had significant historical and ongoing impacts on marine and

  8. Collecting animals and plants from rock platforms and sand flats around Sydney

    Summary. Collecting marine animals and plants is a popular activity in the Sydney region, but there are areas where restrictions apply. ... In particular there are a number of Aquatic Reserves and Intertidal Protected Areas where marine animal and plant

  9. SCUBA diving and snorkelling|SCUBA diving and snorkelling

    Fly Point's long-term protection as a marine sanctuary zone (protected from fishing since 1983) has allowed fish and sea creatures to thrive. ... You might even come across a sea turtle or the protected black rockcod.

  10. Seascapes|Seascapes

    cases. They have:. larger catchment areas;. large salinity variations;. a high diversity of marine and brackish water plant species. ... They have:. smaller catchment areas;. lower average salinity;. brackish-to-fresh waters;. a lower marine vegetation