Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L00326:front:0:p78
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L00326
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Character Range: 228152–231009

Bight shelf, which form some of the world's most diverse soft-sediment ecosystems; and
  * Small pelagic fish of the South-west Marine Region—provide an important trophic link between plankton communities and larger fish-eating predators in this area.
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 breeding and foraging habitat for seabirds, foraging habitat for Australian sea lions, white sharks and pygmy blue and sperm 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 far west coast region of South Australia includes over 1000 km of coastline along the Nullarbor Cliffs of the Great Australian Bight and the Nyuts Archipelago, and supports a sea based tradition and culture.
The Mirning people have a strong connection to land and sea country of the Nullarbor, and the Wirangu people have a strong connection to land and sea country across the remainder of the far west coastal region. Fishing is woven into the beliefs and values of this region, through the use of resources such as shell fish, periwinkles, abalone and razorfish; and the sharing of traditional fishing knowledge, catch and meals. The care and protection of these waters, the coastline, marine life and resources correspond directly with cultural stories, sites and knowledge.
South Australian Native Title Services is the Native Title Service Provider for South Australian 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 and mining are important activities in the Marine Park. These activities contribute to the wellbeing of regional communities and the prosperity of the nation.

Figure S2.3 Western Eyre Marine Park
Murat Marine Park
The Murat Marine Park (Figure S2.4) is located 86 km off the west coast south-west of Ceduna, south of the South Australian Nuyts Archipelago Marine Park. The Marine Park covers an area of 938 km² and is relatively shallow, with water depths between less than 15 m and 70 m.
The Marine Park was proclaimed under the EPBC Act on 14 December 2013 and renamed Murat Marine Park on 9 October 2017. The Marine Park is assigned IUCN category II and includes one zone assigned under this plan: National Park Zone (II).
Coordinates for the Murat Marine Park and zone are provided in Figure S2.4 and Schedule 4.
Statement of significance
The Murat Marine Park is significant because it contains habitats, species