Commonwealth marine reserves

Action 8: Review of methods for Ecosystem mapping

Report on NRSMPA Strategic Plan of Action
Environment Australia, 2000

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About the report

This report is one of four reports prepared as part of a project undertaken for the ANZECC Task Force on Marine Protected Areas (TFMPA).

Action 8 is a review of methods used by the jurisdictions for describing and mapping ecosystem components for the NRSMPA. This action is a Stage 1 priority among the information requirements of the Strategic Plan of Action. The output of Action 8 provides a context for measuring ecosystem component mapping coverage in Action 6.

Action 8: Review of methods for Ecosystem mapping