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Future generations leading the charge to protect our marine environment
Primary school students will soon become champions of the NSW marine estate, with a new education program released today by the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Fisheries.
Underwater robots reveal record breaking ocean event from 2022 floods
We all know that 2022 was a wet year, and that all rivers lead to the sea. But to what extent do floodwaters from extreme rainfall events impact the ocean?
Coastal bliss: surveys confirm our love of the coast
It’s official, coastal residents and visitors love our NSW coast! That’s according to DPI Fisheries surveys of coastal residents, visitors and youth recently released.
The underwater world of Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve
Underwater life of Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve in Manly is showcased in new signs and webpages for the reserve.
Our Initiatives
Explore all of our projects within our 9 Initiatives.Helping to stop water pollution and litter before it gets into our waterways.
Improving the management of foreshore and waterway structures to protect our marine environment.
Increasing participation of Aboriginal people in managing the marine estate.
Supporting commercial, recreational and Aboriginal cultural fisheries and aquaculture to be economically and ecologically sustainable.
Providing safe boating access to our waterways to protect marine environments.
Developing a better understanding of the way we use and share the marine environment.
Trialling efficient and effective ways of managing our marine environment and include stakeholders in decision making.