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Are intertidal invertebrates adequately protected in Victoria?
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posted on 2004-01-01, 00:00 authored by K McNaught, Geoffrey WescottIntertidal invertebrates are under pressure from both direct and indirect threats, the most serious being from over-exploitation, habitat loss and alteration, decline in water quality, introduced species and pathogens, and global warming. This article explores the current protective mechanisms in place that provide some protection to intertidal invertebrates in Victoria and looks at a case study of Western Port, Victoria. The results of the case study indicated a general consensus that intertidal invertebrates are not adequately protected in Victoria. The recommended actions to ensure adequate protection in the future are an amendment to current legislation, increased education and greater law enforcement, and further implementation of the concept of integrated coastal zone management.
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Victorian naturalistVolume
121Issue
6Pagination
254 - 263Publisher
Field Naturalists Club of VictoriaLocation
Melbourne, Vic.ISSN
0042-5184Language
engPublication classification
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