Marine Parks Authority NSW
NSW is committed by national and international agreements to conserving the diversity of marine life and ensuring that marine resources are carefully managed for the use and enjoyment of people today and in the future.
The Marine Parks Authority helps NSW to meet these commitments by:
- selecting areas for protection as marine parks
- managing the established marine parks in a way that balances marine conservation needs with recreational and commercial interests.
The NSW system of marine protected areas encompasses six multiple use marine parks, 12 aquatic reserves and 62 national parks and reserves with marine components.
140 KbThe marine parks in NSW are zoned for multiple activities, including recreational and commercial fishing, diving, boating, snorkelling and tourism.
News
- 02/11/09 - Marine park research program under the spotlight
- 01/10/09 - "Snapper" Pratt joins Marine Parks to remind fishers: "Don't forget the most essential bit of tackle these holidays - your zoning guide"
- 29/09/09 - Migaloo heads south
- 18/09/09 - Split fin and killer whales visit Jervis Bay
- 15/09/09 - Underwater research video highlights marine park diversity
- 4/9/09 - Threatened species day also highlights marine life
- 1/09/09 - Rescued sea turtles to be set free in Cape Byron Marine park
Many of the documents on the MPA website are in PDF format. To download the Adobe PDF reader select the link below & follow the instructions on the Adobe website.
