Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L00326:front:0:p94
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L00326
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 271842–274795

recruitment for a range of marine species.
Key ecological features of the Marine Park are:
  * Commonwealth marine environment within and adjacent to the west-coast inshore lagoons—an area that is regionally important for enhanced benthic productivity, including macroalgae and seagrass communities, and breeding and nursery aggregations for many temperate and tropical marine species;
  * Western rock lobster—plays an important trophic role in many of the inshore ecosystems of the South-west Marine Region. Western rock lobsters are an important part of the food web on the inner shelf, particularly as juveniles; and
  * Ancient coastline between 90 m and 120 m depth—high benthic biodiversity and productivity occur where the ancient coastline forms a prominent escarpment.
The Marine Park supports a range of species including species listed as threatened, migratory, marine or cetacean under the EPBC Act. Biologically important areas within the Marine Park include foraging habitat for seabirds and Australian sea lions, a migratory pathway for humpback and pygmy blue whales, and a calving buffer area for southern right whales.
Cultural values
Sea country is valued for Indigenous cultural identity, health and wellbeing. Across Australia, Indigenous people have been sustainably using and managing their sea country for tens of thousands of years.
The Swan River traditional owners have responsibilities for sea country in the Marine Park. Traditional owners have maintained cultural responsibilities for sea country as passed down from elders, to keep the oceans healthy, to support spiritual wellbeing and to uphold and protect obligatory cultural responsibilities for future generations.
The South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council is the Native Title Service Provider for the South-west region.
Heritage values
No international, Commonwealth or national heritage listings apply to the Marine Park at commencement of this plan.
Social and economic values
Tourism, commercial fishing, recreation, including fishing, and scientific research are important activities in the Marine Park. These activities contribute to the wellbeing of regional communities and the prosperity of the nation.

Figure S2.12 Two Rocks Marine Park
Jurien Marine Park
The Jurien Marine Park (Figure S2.13) is located approximately 148 km north of Perth and 155 km south of Geraldton, adjacent to the Western Australian Jurien Bay Marine Park. The Marine Park covers an area of 1851 km² of continental shelf, extending from the Western Australian state water boundary, and a water depth range between 15 m and 220 m.
The Marine Park was proclaimed under the EPBC Act on 14 December 2013 and renamed Jurien Marine Park on 9 October 2017. The Marine Park is assigned IUCN category VI and includes two zones assigned under this plan: National Park Zone (II) and Special Purpose Zone (VI).
Coordinates for the Jurien Marine Park and zones are provided in Figure S2.13