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Western Port Marine National Parks Western Port Is One of the Three Most Important Sites in Victoria in Terms of Wader Numbers and Density Western Port Marine National Parks - Life between the tides s In the south, Churchill Island Marine A hidden abundance National Park is influenced in part by the Western Port, Victoria’s second largest bay, is nearby open coast, and hosts beds of the living a biological treasure trove. Largely concealed fossils known as lamp shells or Brachiopods. e from view behind a shoreline veil of marshland This ancient group of animals once had and mangroves, its waters contain expansive thousands of species, but is now reduced to a intertidal mudflats, meadows of seagrass, deep few species worldwide. t channels and small rocky reefs. All three parks contain internationally The result of this is an abundance of marine significant roosting sites and feeding areas for life. Juvenile fish find protection within the migratory waders and other waterbirds. extensive seagrass beds, while adult fish and o sharks gorge themselves on the small animals Birdwatching is a popular and rewarding that live in the mud and seagrass beds. When pastime in the coastal areas and each park the tide rolls out the extensive mudflats provide provides opportunities for wader bird a wealth of food for waterbirds to feast on. observation. Exploring the mangroves at high n tide in a canoe or the channels in small boats The tides are the key to understanding Western are great ways to explore Western Port. Port’s marine life. The waters’ ebb and flow exposes shallow mudflats and creates deep k channels that function as rich feeding grounds. Protecting our marine Western Port is recognised as one of the environment world’s most valuable areas for international r The waters off Australia’s southern coast are migratory wader birds. Along with resident very special and unique. Over 90% of the waders, many species of birds migrate from plants and animals living here are found norrthern and central Asia to Western Port nowhere else on earth. every year. a The Victorian Government has created a This rich and diverse marine environment will system of 13 Marine National Parks and 11 now be conserved in three new Marine smaller Marine Sanctuaries to ensure that National Parks. representative samples of Victoria’s diverse, p distinctive and amazing marine environment The serene waters of Yaringa Marine are conserved for future generations. National Park, in the north of the bay, preserve the connection between mangroves These parks and sanctuaries now protect 5.3% and mudflats that is so important for roosting of Victoria’s coastal waters, safeguarding waterbirds. important marine habitats and species, and complementing our world-class national parks French Island Marine National Park, in the system on land. centre, protects extensive seagrass beds that have largely disappeared elsewhere in the bay By keeping some of these marine areas in a since the 1950s. natural state, free from potentially damaging human activities, we will protect these environments into the future. Victorians will also benefit from the positive effects that this protection will have on recreation and tourism, community education and scientific research. People are encouraged to visit Marine National Parks and Marine Sanctuaries, but extractive or potentially damaging activities (e.g. fishing and mining) are prohibited within their boundaries in order to preserve marine biodiversity and maintain or enhance the Lamp Shells condition of these areas. For more information call the Parks Victoria Information Centre on 13 1963 or visit our website at www.parkweb.vic.gov.au No fishing, netting, Yaringa, French Island & Churchill 0 2.5 5 spearing, taking or killing Island Marine National Parks of marine life. K I L O M E T R E S All methods of fishing, Cartography by Spatial Vision 2003 Highway Boat access point N M/7364 from the shore or at sea, e are prohibited. Sealed road .A Yellow Triangular MELBOURNE boundary marker Marine National Park e In water boundary marker e National Park (Pile or Buoy) GEELONG No taking or damaging of animals, plants and Nature Park Information * objects (artefacts). Waterbody HWM High Water Mark Exposed at low water To Cranbourne 0 C781 38 12'47"S M420 Koo Wee Rup To 0 C421 145 18'10"E Frankston Tooradin Warneet Pelican Quail Point Yaringa Island Marina Chinaman C777 A780 Island .A Tyabb W E S T E R N 0 Yaringa 38 14'50"S 38016'24"S 0 Marine 0 145 14'55"E 145 18'45"E National Crawfish French Island Rock Park Barrallier 38017'07"S 38016'46"S Marine National 980 ha Joe Island e Island 145023'12"E 0 Park Scrub 0 145 25'10"E Lang Point 38 17'33"S e 2,800 ha Lang .A 145022'06"E e 38017'34"S e e 38017'00"S Post 145027'15"E Lang 0 145 18'30"E Office Lang B440 Channel Palmer Middle .A Point Hastings Spit Western Port Marina 38018'24"S 0 145 27'12"E Sandstone Island FRENCH ISLAND NATIONAL PARK Stockyard C786 Crib Point Point F R E N C H I S L A N D Sandy Point Stony Point Passenger Tankerton HMAS Ferry CERBERUS P O R T Grantville Sandy Point Tortoise Head Settlement Point Corinella Tortoise Head Bank Long Elizabeth Island Point Coronet Bay Cowes Observation Point A420 Reef Churchill Island Rhyll Marine National Island 0 P H I L L I P 38 29'09"S Park 0 Kennedy 145 18'20"E 670 ha PHILLIP Long Point Point .A 0 I S L A N D 38 29'37"S Latitude and Longitude values 0 .A 145 20'16"E are based on WGS84. GPS Churchill Island users note that co-ordinates for boundaries are given in the format degrees:minutes:seconds. Newhaven Alternate formats are available on Parkweb, by calling 13 1963 or from Parks Victoria Offices. San Anderson Rem Location of reefs are for o illustrative purposes only and S A S S S T R A I T may not indicate the true position To Wonthaggi Western Port Marine National Parks Western Port is one of the three most important sites in Victoria in terms of wader numbers and density. It periodically supports Western Port's diverse and sensitive marine environment is more than 10,000 ducks and black swans, as well as more than protected in three Marine National Parks. 5% of the Victorian population of eight migratory shorebird species, including the Bar-tailed Godwit, Curlew Sandpiper, Yaringa Marine National Park (980 ha) protects extensive Double-banded Plover, Eastern Curlew and Red-necked Stint. mangroves, sheltered intertidal mudflats and saltmarsh areas. The relatively undisturbed mangrove and saltmarsh habitats of Western Port is also a significant breeding area for the Fairy Watson Inlet and Quail Island are of State geomorphological Tern, Pied Oystercatcher, Pied Cormorant, Australian Pelican significance. and Hooded Plover. Mangroves are a vital part of the bay ecosystem and provide an Hooded Plovers nest in very exposed beach locations, so please important habitat for a number of invertebrates, marine snails take care and watch for eggs when walking above the high tide and bivalves and adult and juvenile fish. line, especially between August and February. The intertidal mudflats are of international significance as roosting and foraging areas for waders and waterbirds, while the adjacent coast supports sand heathland, coastal saltmarsh and low woodland dominated by manna gums. Nearby Quail and Chinaman Islands are of State botanical and zoological significance and are managed as a nature conservation reserve. Hooded Plover Marine National Park boundaries Yaringa Marine National Park (980 hectares) is adjacent to Quail Island Nature Conservation Reserve. A shore marker at Yaringa Marina identifies the park boundary. French Island Marine National Park (2,800 ha) extends 15 km along the northern shore of French Island National Park. The park boundary follows North Arm and the Horseshoe Channel and is marked by In-water navigation marks and Shore marks at the eastern and western extent of the park. Churchill Island Marine National Park (675 ha) is located Curlew Sandpiper south of Rhyll, on the eastern shore of Phillip Island. Shore marks at Long Point and the north point of Churchill Island identify the park boundary. French Island Marine National Park (2,800 ha) is adjacent to the northern shore of French Island National Park, and contains a variety of sheltered habitats, including seagrass beds, deep channels, mangroves, intertidal mudflats and sandy beaches. Activity What can I do? The northern shore of French Island has one of the most extensive Recreational activities areas of saltmarsh and mangrove communities in Victoria and the mudflats are of State geomorphological significance. The • nature observation and sightseeing yes seagrass beds are nursery areas for fish, including commercially • snorkelling and scuba diving yes and recreationally important species such as King George Whiting, • swimming, surfing yes Bream and Mullet. • windsurfing, sailing, boating yes (1) • filming and photography yes The area is especially significant as a feeding habitat for the 32 species of migratory waders found in Western Port. The waters Recreational fishing and harvesting around Barralier Island, one of the bay's 13 high tide roost sites, • all forms of fishing - line, spear, netting, traps no are particularly sensitive to disturbance. • shellfish collection, including abalone no and rock lobster collection • bait collection no Churchill Marine National Park (670 ha) protects seagrass • catch and release fishing no beds, mangroves, sheltered intertidal mudflats and sandy beaches, with a raised beach in the Marine National Park of State geological Commercial fishing and marine aquaculture and geomorphological significance. The intertidal mudflats extending from Rhyll to Newhaven also support seagrasses and • abalone fishing no vast numbers of bivalve molluscs, worms and creatures that • rock lobster fishing no provide a rich food source for birds and fish.
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