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a rugged, deep-water environment of seamounts and many closely spaced troughs and ridges. The ridges and seamounts can affect water dynamics and flow, enhancing productivity, and may act as 'stepping stones' for species dispersal and migration across the region and the wider abyssal plain;
  * Naturaliste Plateau—the combination of this unique seafloor feature's structural complexity, mixed water dynamics and relative isolation indicate that it supports deep-water communities with high species diversity and endemism;
  * 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, Australian sea lions, white sharks and sperm whales, a migratory pathway for Antarctic blue, pygmy blue and humpback 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 Nyungar/Noongar people 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.
Historic shipwrecks
The Marine Park contains 10 known shipwrecks listed under the Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976.
Social and economic values
Tourism, commercial fishing, commercial shipping, and recreation, including fishing, are important activities in the Marine Park. These activities contribute to the wellbeing of regional communities and the prosperity of the nation.

Figure S2.8 South-west Corner Marine Park
Bremer Marine Park
The Bremer Marine Park (Figure S2.9) is located approximately half-way between Albany and Esperance, offshore from the Fitzgerald River National Park, extending from the Western Australian state water boundary. The Marine Park covers an area of 4472 km² and water depths from 15 m to 5000 m.
The Marine Park was proclaimed under the EPBC Act on 14 December 2013 and renamed Bremer Marine Park on 9 October 2017. The Marine Park is assigned IUCN category II and includes two