Authors

Jo Bunting

Publication Date

6-2001

Series Number

No. 140

Publisher

Fisheries Western Australia

City

Perth

Abstract

The protection of Western Australia's aquatic animals, plants and habitats is important for many reasons. Fish, and many aquatic invertebrates, have significant commercial, recreational and social importance. Aquatic habitats provide food, refuge and breeding areas for fish and other animals. In addition, some habitats, such as rocky reefs and seagrass meadows, act as nursery sites for juvenile animals. Some habitats and their inhabitants (such as coral reefs) also have aesthetic values which support economically and socially important industries, such as tourism.

Number of Pages

32

Keywords

Habitat, Habitat improvement (biological), Sustainability, Western Australia.

Disciplines

Aquaculture and Fisheries | Environmental Policy | Natural Resource Economics | Natural Resources and Conservation

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