Protecting our seas and shores

The VNPA carries out detailed nature conservation reviews every five to ten years to inform our conservation work and help set priorities for government and the Victorian community.

The latest in this series, the VNPA Nature Conservation Review: Marine Conservation Priorities and Issues for Victoria, looks at the need to better protect Victoria's marine environment.

It was carried out by Australian Marine Ecology, a scientific organisation specialising in marine ecological research and consulting.

Based on this new research the VNPA believes the next Victorian government should:

Undertake a comprehensive, independent, science-based assessment of Victoria's marine habitats, values and threats.
Compile a detailed statewide marine action plan to address marine pests, pollution and climate change impacts.

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Introduce new marine planning legislation to protect and manage all of Victoria's marine area.
Create a new Victorian Marine & Coastal Council, which expands and strengthens the role of the existing Victorian Coastal Council, which will soon be abolished.

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