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  1. 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

  2. Recreational fishing|Recreational fishing

    To obtain an accessible version of this content please email  marine.estate@marine.nsw.gov.au. ... Check out which species you can take in habitat protection zones of Batemans Marine Park.

  3. Elegant wrasse

    Terminal males are territorial and swim between groups of females. Why are elegant wrasse protected? ... Elegant wrasse habitat is located in a number of protected areas in NSW, including Port Stephens – Great Lakes Marine Park, Solitary Islands Marine

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Sea urchin and turban shell restricted fishery closures

    Fishers are advised to familiarise themselves with the relevant fisheries legislation and be aware that other restrictions on fishing operations may apply in Marine Protected Areas.

  9. Permits and approvals|Permits and approvals

    please note that there are no Private Mooring Areas in the Cape Byron Marine Park. ... Completed fisheries and marine protected area permit application forms should be submitted to: ahp.central@dpi.nsw.gov.au.

  10. 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