Marine estate education strategy

What is the NSW marine estate?

The NSW marine estate includes almost a million hectares of tidal rivers, coastal lakes and wetlands, estuaries and their shorelines, offshore islands, and the ocean along the NSW coast.

Why is it important to learn about the NSW marine estate

The NSW marine estate is important to our way of life, our culture and our identity. It’s important to learn more about it to make sure it remains healthy for future generations.

What strategy is being used for education about the NSW marine estate?

The NSW Marine Estate Education Strategy (Education Strategy) aims to coordinate, develop and deliver marine education programs. It will serve as a guide on how we share knowledge and encourage respect and custodianship of the marine estate.

What will the NSW Marine Estate Education Strategy do?

The Education Strategy will:

• promote understanding of the richness and uniqueness of the marine estate
• provide the tools to become active custodians of the marine estate
• improve understanding, appreciation and respect for the different users of the marine estate
• promote the benefits of connecting with nature
• improve coordination, collaboration and efficiency in delivering education programs.

We will continue to work with stakeholders, Aboriginal people and the community to deliver the Education Strategy and link with existing programs in the Marine Estate Management Strategy.

Statewide

Department of Primary Industries

• Department of Planning and Environment – Environment and Heritage
• Department of Planning and Environment – Planning
• Transport for NSW

We will continue to work with stakeholders, Aboriginal people and the community to deliver the Education Strategy and link with existing programs in the Marine Estate Management Strategy.

NSW Marine Estate Education Strategy (Education Strategy)