Victoria’s marine national parks and sanctuaries stretch the coastline from Portland to picturesque Mallacoota. The network is made up of 13 marine national parks and 11 smaller sanctuaries,...

PARK WATCH Article June 2023 | If offshore wind energy is to protect our planet, nature needs to be up front and centre. Marine spatial planning is a tool that […]...

PARK WATCH Article March 2023 | Over summer, Wild Families spent time at Point Addis Marine National Park learning why seaweed is so important Great facts we learnt about seaweed and […]...

PARK WATCH Article March 2023 | The time is ripe for the fulfilment of our vision for Western Port Bay, writes Shannon Hurley While the state government might be wishy […]...

NEWS 7 March 2023 | Page last updated: 10/3/2023 Great news! The federal government will expand the Macquarie Island Marine Park. This is a clear sign they are serious about […]...

PARK WATCH Article November 2022 | In this month’s state election, we’re keeping our eyes on how committed our leaders are to protecting nature. Our Executive Director Matt Ruchel...

Victoria created the world’s first network of protected marine areas in 2002. The community pushed hard for 13 marine ground-breaking national parks and 11 sanctuaries. For twenty years...

PARK WATCH Article December 2021 | Campaigner Shannon Hurley updates us on plans for offshore drilling along our most famous coastline....

PARK WATCH Article December 2021 | Campaigner Shannon Hurley explains how the state government's draft marine and coastal strategy disappoints....

NEWS 3 September 2021 | Victoria’s beautiful beaches and ocean might not be within reach to all of us at the moment, but they’re definitely on our mind. And, after […]...