Natural Seascapes
Victoria's seascapes generally have intact ecological processes operating in the two environments of the bays - estuaries and the open coast. The Victorian coast offers a rich diversity of flora and fauna and terrestrial and marine habitats along a compact and easily accessible coastline. Over the past two decades or so we are coming to realise the implications of using our seascapes as transport routes and how vulnerable they are to the use of their natural resources (fish, petroleum etc.) and to human activities on the adjacent land. Sustainable management of this precious resource is a key priority if the values that are present now are to be retained for the future. Conserving Victoria's seascape biodiversity also requires integrating management of the hinterland and the open ocean to ensure that conservation of ecosystem function, habitats, and the harvesting of biological resources is sustainable.
Choose from:
Victoria's Biodiversity Strategy: Natural Seascapes
Coasts & Marine
Plants & Animals
See also:
Fishing & Aquaculture
Maps & Imagery
Parks & Reserves
