Where north meets south
Our unique mix of warm tropical waters from the north and colder southern currents means our waters are home to an enormous range of marine plants and animals. Yet our incredible marine life is under threat. Fishing, pollution, climate change, introduced marine pests, inappropriate coastal development and lack of adequate protection are putting our marine life at risk. We are working to maintain and improve the health of our marine environment.
It's time for a Sydney Marine Park
Sydneysiders love the ocean and our coastal lifestyles. Our blue backyard is central to our way our life, our reputation and economy, yet less than 1% of Sydney’s incredible marine environment is protected. A marine park in the Sydney region will help protect iconic marine species like the Blue Groper and Weedy Sea Dragon and ensure we have fish for the future.
We have formed an alliance with other groups who are calling for the creation of a Sydney Marine Park. You can pledge your support for a Sydney Marine Park on our petition page.
The reason for the creation of a Sydney Marine Park is simple. Our oceans face growing risks from climate change, over-fishing, pollutions and severe storms. We need to protect marine life so we have fish for the future and can continue to enjoy the wonderful coastal lifestyle that makes Sydney a great place to live.
A Sydney Marine Park could take many forms, but fundamentally it is about protecting marine life and doing it in a way that allows all activities to be managed in a sustainable way. It would include areas available to commercial and recreational fishing as well as areas protected in marine sanctuaries.
You can pledge your support for a Sydney Marine Park on our petition page.
My Saltwater Sanctuary - A thousand stories to share
Marine sanctuaries protect our marine environment and lifestyle so that current and future generations can experience our abundant marine life. They are great places to swim, snorkel, fish and dive.
Everyone has their own story to share about why they love our marine environment. We’ve brought some of these together in our film “My Saltwater Sanctuary”, Check out the preview below. To organise a full screening in your local community contact us at [email protected].
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