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Marine EnvironmentThe Department is committed to the sustainable management of our marine environment to ensure its long-term ecological viability, and the protection of its biodiversity. Regular monitoring of the impact of marine farming activities is undertaken and numerous activities are underway to reduce the risks of introduced species. The Department has a long association with marine research through the Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute (TAFI). |
| Marine Reserves Assisting the sustainable development of our marine resources. | |
| Fisheries Habitats Tasmania has a spectacular coastline and diverse marine environments. | |
| Marine Pests There are a number of recognised marine pests in Tasmania including the Northern Pacific Sea Star, Undaria - Japanese Kelp and the European Green Crab... | |
| Bruny Bioregion MPAs Final Recommendations Report RPDC's final recommendations report into the establishment of marine protected areas within the Bruny bioregion. | |
| Benthic Monitoring Information on the marine farming benthic monitoring program. | |
| Marine Protected Areas Displacement Assessment Description of process for providing special adjustment payments on a case-by-case basis to certain individuals directly affected by a Marine Protecte... | |
| Rice Grass Rice Grass is a serious problem in many areas of Tasmania's coastline. | |
| Fish Health Unit Provides veterinary pathology and fish microbiology diagnostic services for aquaculture and wild fish, including shellfish and crustacea; and particip... | |
| TAFI Scallop Dredge Survey near Proposed Bell Bay Pulp-Mill In July 2007, the Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute (TAFI) was contracted by the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industry and Water (DPIW)... | |
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