The Board also advises the planning authorities on how land is zoned in the coastal area, and provides technical advice on broader aspects of coastal management, including options for protection of existing development from erosion or coastal flooding. Coastline Brochure 26 ' Coastal Erosion, Flooding and Sea Level Rise Standards and Protection Policy ' Aquaculture is an important export earner for the State and is expanding. SA now has over 160 marine aquaculture enterprises. This growing industry needs careful management to ensure sustainable development. Exploration for minerals and petroleum, still in the early stages, will similarly need careful assessment and integrated planning.
Sustainable use is also an issue for marine based tourism.
Sandy clean beaches are essential for tourism and recreation but there must be sensitive management of sand dunes and reefs. The large recreational fish take needs careful monitoring, as does recreational boating which can disturb the seabed near marinas and popular boat ramps. Increasing public awareness of environmental issues means community members will often bring valuable experience, knowledge and skills to coastal management activities and issues. Community consultation and public education about coastal management is therefore an important part of the Government's coastal management policy.