Source: http://oceanplanet.org.au
“Nowhere Else on Earth: Tasmania’s Marine Natural Values” by leading marine consultant Dr. Karen Parsons is the first comprehensive collation of marine life research and reveals around ninety per cent of Tasmania’s marine life is unique to our region.
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Tasmania has a spectacular coastline and diverse marine environments which form an integral part of the lifestyle of many Tasmanians. Our coastal waters have 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.
For the first time, a report has been collated to summarise what we know about Tasmania’s natural marine values and showcase the remarkable and diverse marine life in our waters. It examines what makes Tasmania, including the mainland coast, offshore islands and spectacular subantarctic Macquarie Island, ecologically unique. Twenty six High Value Sites are identified for their remarkable features.
Download a colourful report summary full of fantastic images and information (PDF)
Download the full report (PDF)
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