Broad-scale biodiversity assessment of the Manning Shelf marine bioregion
The Manning Shelf Bioregion extends from north of the Hunter River at Stockton (32o54’S) to north of Nambucca Heads (30o39’S) and includes all estuarine, coastal and offshore waters to the edge of the continental shelf (approximately the 200m depth contour). The bioregion is one of 65 Australian marine bioregions and provinces that together provide a national framework for consistent, ecologically based planning of marine protected areas (MPAs).
This report describes the broad range of biodiversity found within the bioregion and identifies ecological options for MPAs using available broad-scale ecological information.
This assessment identifies one possible candidate location for a large, multiple-use marine park. It also identifies other areas with important conservation values that might be included in a state-wide network of MPAs. The criteria, methods and information from this report aim to provide a basis for more detailed assessment, consultation and management of these areas.
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