Government agencies, NGO’s and local and international conservation groups are increasingly advocating the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) for the conservation and management of Australia’s oceanic and estuarine resources.  In December 1998, the Australian Commonwealth Government launched its Oceans Policy, which included as a key component the acceleration of the establishment of a National Representative System of Marine Protected Areas (NRSMPA).

For industry to effectively and appropriately respond to a new national initiative such as the development of the NRSMPA requires a national approach.  However, State, Territory and national peak industry bodies do not always have the required resources and expertise to develop a national approach.  One of the major aims of the project was to assist industry in developing a nation-wide uniform understanding of, and consistent response to, the principles and tools used in developing MPAs in order to promote its participation in the process.  This requires first identification and acknowledgement of industry’s needs and concerns.

Government agencies, NGO’s and local and international conservation groups are increasingly advocating the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) for the conservation and management of Australia’s oceanic and estuarine resources.  In December 1998, the Australian Commonwealth Government launched its Oceans Policy, which included as a key component the acceleration of the establishment of a National Representative System of Marine Protected Areas (NRSMPA).

For industry to effectively and appropriately respond to a new national initiative such as the development of the NRSMPA requires a national approach.  However, State, Territory and national peak industry bodies do not always have the required resources and expertise to develop a national approach.  One of the major aims of the project was to assist industry in developing a nation-wide uniform understanding of, and consistent response to, the principles and tools used in developing MPAs in order to promote its participation in the process.  This requires first identification and acknowledgement of industry’s needs and concerns.

Government agencies, NGO’s and local and international conservation groups are increasingly advocating the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) for the conservation and management of Australia’s oceanic and estuarine resources.  In December 1998, the Australian Commonwealth Government launched its Oceans Policy, which included as a key component the acceleration of the establishment of a National Representative System of Marine Protected Areas (NRSMPA).

For industry to effectively and appropriately respond to a new national initiative such as the development of the NRSMPA requires a national approach.  However, State, Territory and national peak industry bodies do not always have the required resources and expertise to develop a national approach.  One of the major aims of the project was to assist industry in developing a nation-wide uniform understanding of, and consistent response to, the principles and tools used in developing MPAs in order to promote its participation in the process.  This requires first identification and acknowledgement of industry’s needs and concerns.

Government agencies, NGO’s and local and international conservation groups are increasingly advocating the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) for the conservation and management of Australia’s oceanic and estuarine resources.  In December 1998, the Australian Commonwealth Government launched its Oceans Policy, which included as a key component the acceleration of the establishment of a National Representative System of Marine Protected Areas (NRSMPA).

For industry to effectively and appropriately respond to a new national initiative such as the development of the NRSMPA requires a national approach.  However, State, Territory and national peak industry bodies do not always have the required resources and expertise to develop a national approach.  One of the major aims of the project was to assist industry in developing a nation-wide uniform understanding of, and consistent response to, the principles and tools used in developing MPAs in order to promote its participation in the process.  This requires first identification and acknowledgement of industry’s needs and concerns.

Government agencies, NGO’s and local and international conservation groups are increasingly advocating the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) for the conservation and management of Australia’s oceanic and estuarine resources.  In December 1998, the Australian Commonwealth Government launched its Oceans Policy, which included as a key component the acceleration of the establishment of a National Representative System of Marine Protected Areas (NRSMPA).

For industry to effectively and appropriately respond to a new national initiative such as the development of the NRSMPA requires a national approach.  However, State, Territory and national peak industry bodies do not always have the required resources and expertise to develop a national approach.  One of the major aims of the project was to assist industry in developing a nation-wide uniform understanding of, and consistent response to, the principles and tools used in developing MPAs in order to promote its participation in the process.  This requires first identification and acknowledgement of industry’s needs and concerns.

Government agencies, NGO’s and local and international conservation groups are increasingly advocating the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) for the conservation and management of Australia’s oceanic and estuarine resources.  In December 1998, the Australian Commonwealth Government launched its Oceans Policy, which included as a key component the acceleration of the establishment of a National Representative System of Marine Protected Areas (NRSMPA).

For industry to effectively and appropriately respond to a new national initiative such as the development of the NRSMPA requires a national approach.  However, State, Territory and national peak industry bodies do not always have the required resources and expertise to develop a national approach.  One of the major aims of the project was to assist industry in developing a nation-wide uniform understanding of, and consistent response to, the principles and tools used in developing MPAs in order to promote its participation in the process.  This requires first identification and acknowledgement of industry’s needs and concerns.

Government agencies, NGO’s and local and international conservation groups are increasingly advocating the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) for the conservation and management of Australia’s oceanic and estuarine resources.  In December 1998, the Australian Commonwealth Government launched its Oceans Policy, which included as a key component the acceleration of the establishment of a National Representative System of Marine Protected Areas (NRSMPA).

For industry to effectively and appropriately respond to a new national initiative such as the development of the NRSMPA requires a national approach.  However, State, Territory and national peak industry bodies do not always have the required resources and expertise to develop a national approach.  One of the major aims of the project was to assist industry in developing a nation-wide uniform understanding of, and consistent response to, the principles and tools used in developing MPAs in order to promote its participation in the process.  This requires first identification and acknowledgement of industry’s needs and concerns.

Government agencies, NGO’s and local and international conservation groups are increasingly advocating the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) for the conservation and management of Australia’s oceanic and estuarine resources.  In December 1998, the Australian Commonwealth Government launched its Oceans Policy, which included as a key component the acceleration of the establishment of a National Representative System of Marine Protected Areas (NRSMPA).

For industry to effectively and appropriately respond to a new national initiative such as the development of the NRSMPA requires a national approach.  However, State, Territory and national peak industry bodies do not always have the required resources and expertise to develop a national approach.  One of the major aims of the project was to assist industry in developing a nation-wide uniform understanding of, and consistent response to, the principles and tools used in developing MPAs in order to promote its participation in the process.  This requires first identification and acknowledgement of industry’s needs and concerns.

Government agencies, NGO’s and local and international conservation groups are increasingly advocating the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) for the conservation and management of Australia’s oceanic and estuarine resources.  In December 1998, the Australian Commonwealth Government launched its Oceans Policy, which included as a key component the acceleration of the establishment of a National Representative System of Marine Protected Areas (NRSMPA).

For industry to effectively and appropriately respond to a new national initiative such as the development of the NRSMPA requires a national approach.  However, State, Territory and national peak industry bodies do not always have the required resources and expertise to develop a national approach.  One of the major aims of the project was to assist industry in developing a nation-wide uniform understanding of, and consistent response to, the principles and tools used in developing MPAs in order to promote its participation in the process.  This requires first identification and acknowledgement of industry’s needs and concerns.

Government agencies, NGO’s and local and international conservation groups are increasingly advocating the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) for the conservation and management of Australia’s oceanic and estuarine resources.  In December 1998, the Australian Commonwealth Government launched its Oceans Policy, which included as a key component the acceleration of the establishment of a National Representative System of Marine Protected Areas (NRSMPA).

For industry to effectively and appropriately respond to a new national initiative such as the development of the NRSMPA requires a national approach.  However, State, Territory and national peak industry bodies do not always have the required resources and expertise to develop a national approach.  One of the major aims of the project was to assist industry in developing a nation-wide uniform understanding of, and consistent response to, the principles and tools used in developing MPAs in order to promote its participation in the process.  This requires first identification and acknowledgement of industry’s needs and concerns.

Government agencies, NGO’s and local and international conservation groups are increasingly advocating the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) for the conservation and management of Australia’s oceanic and estuarine resources.  In December 1998, the Australian Commonwealth Government launched its Oceans Policy, which included as a key component the acceleration of the establishment of a National Representative System of Marine Protected Areas (NRSMPA).

For industry to effectively and appropriately respond to a new national initiative such as the development of the NRSMPA requires a national approach.  However, State, Territory and national peak industry bodies do not always have the required resources and expertise to develop a national approach.  One of the major aims of the project was to assist industry in developing a nation-wide uniform understanding of, and consistent response to, the principles and tools used in developing MPAs in order to promote its participation in the process.  This requires first identification and acknowledgement of industry’s needs and concerns.

Government agencies, NGO’s and local and international conservation groups are increasingly advocating the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) for the conservation and management of Australia’s oceanic and estuarine resources.  In December 1998, the Australian Commonwealth Government launched its Oceans Policy, which included as a key component the acceleration of the establishment of a National Representative System of Marine Protected Areas (NRSMPA).

For industry to effectively and appropriately respond to a new national initiative such as the development of the NRSMPA requires a national approach.  However, State, Territory and national peak industry bodies do not always have the required resources and expertise to develop a national approach.  One of the major aims of the project was to assist industry in developing a nation-wide uniform understanding of, and consistent response to, the principles and tools used in developing MPAs in order to promote its participation in the process.  This requires first identification and acknowledgement of industry’s needs and concerns.

Government agencies, NGO’s and local and international conservation groups are increasingly advocating the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) for the conservation and management of Australia’s oceanic and estuarine resources.  In December 1998, the Australian Commonwealth Government launched its Oceans Policy, which included as a key component the acceleration of the establishment of a National Representative System of Marine Protected Areas (NRSMPA).

For industry to effectively and appropriately respond to a new national initiative such as the development of the NRSMPA requires a national approach.  However, State, Territory and national peak industry bodies do not always have the required resources and expertise to develop a national approach.  One of the major aims of the project was to assist industry in developing a nation-wide uniform understanding of, and consistent response to, the principles and tools used in developing MPAs in order to promote its participation in the process.  This requires first identification and acknowledgement of industry’s needs and concerns.

Government agencies, NGO’s and local and international conservation groups are increasingly advocating the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) for the conservation and management of Australia’s oceanic and estuarine resources.  In December 1998, the Australian Commonwealth Government launched its Oceans Policy, which included as a key component the acceleration of the establishment of a National Representative System of Marine Protected Areas (NRSMPA).

For industry to effectively and appropriately respond to a new national initiative such as the development of the NRSMPA requires a national approach.  However, State, Territory and national peak industry bodies do not always have the required resources and expertise to develop a national approach.  One of the major aims of the project was to assist industry in developing a nation-wide uniform understanding of, and consistent response to, the principles and tools used in developing MPAs in order to promote its participation in the process.  This requires first identification and acknowledgement of industry’s needs and concerns.

Government agencies, NGO’s and local and international conservation groups are increasingly advocating the use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) for the conservation and management of Australia’s oceanic and estuarine resources.  In December 1998, the Australian Commonwealth Government launched its Oceans Policy, which included as a key component the acceleration of the establishment of a National Representative System of Marine Protected Areas (NRSMPA).

For industry to effectively and appropriately respond to a new national initiative such as the development of the NRSMPA requires a national approach.  However, State, Territory and national peak industry bodies do not always have the required resources and expertise to develop a national approach.  One of the major aims of the project was to assist industry in developing a nation-wide uniform understanding of, and consistent response to, the principles and tools used in developing MPAs in order to promote its participation in the process.  This requires first identification and acknowledgement of industry’s needs and concerns.