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dependencies in grey may not be required depending on the location and/or previous engagement with water mouse recovery.
c Research Institutes, primarily through independent and Commonwealth supported research training scholarships (e.g. RTP) for postgraduate students.

5.4                  Social and economic considerations
There are far-reaching social and economic benefits to implementing the Water Mouse Recovery Plan. Effectively protecting and managing coastal and subcoastal wetlands for the water mouse provides co-benefits to humanity. Coastal wetlands, especially mangroves, protect coastal communities from cyclone and storm impacts and they provide breeding grounds for commercial and recreational fish and crustacean species.
Sustainable coastal development and agriculture
Considerable long-term ecological, social, and economic benefits will be achieved by – and for – all Australians by implementing the key action outlined in this recovery plan: a sustainable approach to coastal development in areas where water mouse does, or may, occur. This includes further support for protection of fish habitat areas to support fisheries industries. Perceived negative economic impacts of a sustainable approach to coastal development are likely to be due to insufficient consideration of externalities including long-term social and environmental impacts. Due consideration of all development impacts and benefits through appropriate assessment, conditioning and regulation will ensure an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable approach to coastal management occurs into the future as per the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Connecting with and caring for nature
By implementing the Water Mouse Recovery Plan, Australians will be empowered to contribute to sustainably managing and better understanding nature as per Australia's Strategy for Nature 2019-2030. This will be achieved by:
1)        Connecting with nature through targeted detection surveys and long-term monitoring programs for the water mouse.
2)        Caring for nature in all its diversity by addressing direct threats to water mouse persistence.
3)        Sharing and building knowledge together through targeted detection and population monitoring surveys, and research into water mouse ecology and the impacts of threats.
Connection to Country and closing the gap
The Water Mouse Recovery Plan includes significant opportunities for Indigenous Peoples to lead, manage and be involved in recovery programs on Country, particularly through the Indigenous Ranger Program and National Park Joint Management initiatives. These include:
    * Developing and implementing adaptive management plans for water mouse in coastal Country.
    * Leading and participating in targeted water mouse detection surveys and long-term population monitoring programs.
    * Developing, managing and implementing in-situ threat abatement programs for pest animals, managed stock (e.g. cattle), fire and/or weeds.
    * Engaging in in-situ cultural activities during water mouse survey programs and while caring for water mouse on Country.
    * Leading and participating in research programs to improve the long-term prospects for the water mouse.
Collaboration
The water mouse occurs in areas with multiple overlapping