Nature conservation

Protected areas

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Marine parks

Marine parks are areas of marine waters and lands permanently set aside to protect the biological diversity of our marine plants and animals, and to provide protection for unique and representative areas. Marine parks are zoned for multiple-uses such as fishing and recreation. This provides varying levels of protection, and ensures the continued enjoyment of our marine resources.


Where are the state's marine parks?
See a list of marine parks in NSW, and read about plans for future marine parks.

The conservation status of marine parks
Find out how marine parks affect other conservation reserves, such as national parks and aquatic reserves.

Activities in marine parks
See how marine parks affect fishing, diving and other commercial and recreational activities.

Managing marine parks
Read about the Marine Parks Authority, and see how community members have a say in the running of marine parks.

 

 

Page last updated: 21 February 2008