Our vision
Our vision is for a healthy coast and sea, managed for the greatest well-being of the community, now and into the future.
Single continuous system
Our entire marine estate including ocean, estuaries, coastal wetlands and coastline, will be managed as a single continuous system.
A new approach
Our evidenced-based approach means we respond to threats and risks transparently.
Community engagement
Community views are important as we improve the management of the marine estate together.
Improved outcomes
Striving for better outcomes for the community, industry and the environment through improved planning and coordination.
Quick links
Managing NSW's mainland marine park network
Developing a network management plan for the five mainland marine parks using a new approach.
Marine estate management strategy implementation
Putting the Strategy into action for a better marine estate - now and for the future.
Marine integrated monitoring program
Monitoring, assessing and researching the NSW marine estate.
Latest news
New research to make boating “moor” seagrass safe
Transport for NSW is heading underwater in an exciting collaboration with the CSIRO to investigate, design and trial different types of environmentally friendly boat moorings to make sure they are safe and dependable, as well as able to protect seagrass and other marine habitats.
Marine estate webinars a hit with Councils
Are you a council employee involved in planning and managing coastal NSW? Do you want more information on improving water quality, managing coastal habitats and preparing for climate change in your area?
Annual reports for 2023 released
The latest progress reports for implementation of the Marine Estate Management Strategy (Strategy) are now available
