The Territory Labor Government has launched the Northern Territory Coastal and Marine Management Strategy 2019-2029 to ensure the long-term health and viability of the Territory’s coast and seas. 

Delivering on an election commitment, the Strategy sets a 10-year direction for the management and protection of the coastal and marine environments of the Northern Territory. 

The Territory’s coast and seas are unique, with a coastline extending 10,953 kilometres, including 887 islands, and coastal waters covering more than 72,000 square kilometres. 

A partnership group was formed involving key landowners, community and industry partners to help develop the strategy for the long-term benefit of the environment and the economy. 

It focuses on working together, fostering sustainable industries and supporting the Territory’s unique outdoor lifestyle. 

To view the strategy, please visit www.marinecoastalstrategy.nt.gov.au 

Quotes from the Minister for Environment and Natural Resources, Eva Lawler: 

“Our coastal and marine environments play a key role in the cultural, economic and recreational life of the Territory, and are home to important ecosystems and abundant sea life. 

“We promised to base our decisions on science and the views of the community, and we have done so, ensuring our marine environments are managed in the best way possible. 

“This strategy’s purpose is to safeguard our coasts; foster sustainable industries and maintain the Territory’s unique lifestyle.”

 Quotes from the Chief Executive Officer, Territory Natural Resource Management, Karen May:

"I would like to congratulate the NT Government on developing the Territory’s first long term plan to safeguard and manage Territory coasts and seas.  

"The development of Northern Territory Coastal and Marine Management Strategy is a first step, it is now important for government, key landowners, community and industry to work together to begin the real work of implementing the strategy."

Quotes from the Chairman, Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation, Richard Fejo:

"The Larrakia people are pleased to see the launch of the Coastal and marine Management Strategy. 

"Our people, the Saltwater People, have been managing the coastal waters and the coastal margins for thousands of years and now we can look forward to the support of other stakeholders in continuing that work for the benefit of future generations."

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