Nowhere Else on Earth - Tasmania's Marine Natural Values
November 8, 2011 onetonnegraphic 1 other publications
Tasmania has a spectacular coastline and diverse marine environments which form an integral part of the lifestyle of many Tasmanians. Our coastal waters also have extraordinary natural values that are of global conservation significance on the basis of high biodiversity, unusually large numbers of unique species found nowhere else, and rare ecosystems within pristine underwater wilderness areas that rival World Heritage listed lands. From magnificent Giant Kelp forests to ancient relic species, Critically Endangered fish, pristine seabird islands, commercially important fish nurseries, unique tannin-stained estuaries, luxuriant seagrass meadows, and a myriad of other productive habitats and rare species, our small island state is a hotspot for diverse marine life forms and important conservation values.
Tasmania has a spectacular coastline and diverse marine environments which form an integral part of the lifestyle of many Tasmanians. Our coastal waters also have extraordinar...
