The waters off Australia's southern coast are special and unique. Over 90% of the plants and animals living here are found nowhere else on earth.
Within Victoria's coastal waters there lies a hidden yet thriving and colourful underwater world, teeming with fascinating marine life - from delicate sea stars, sponges and coral to brilliantly patterned fish, fur seals and majestic whales.
Over 12,000 species of marine animals and plants live in a variety of underwater environments, including kelp forests, sponge gardens, sandy seafloors, seagrass meadows and spectacular underwater canyons. By keeping some of these marine areas in a natural state, free of damaging human activities, we will help these species survive into the future. |
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