Anemonefish - Photo PlieDo / Adobe
Anemonefish - Photo PlieDo / Adobe

Western Australia’s marine areas are unique and many of them rival their terrestrial counterparts in scenic grandeur.

The State's coastline spans more than 13,500km and is home to some of the world’s most remarkable ecosystems and marine wildlife. This includes whale sharks, humpback whales and several threatened species of sea turtles. Many of the State’s marine plants and animals are found nowhere else in the world.

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Be Seal Wise

A management program for seal interactions in Western Australia  developed by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) to guide management of tourism, recreation and other human interaction activities affecting seals in WA state waters.

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Our coastline spans more than 13,500 kilometres and is home to some of the world's most remarkable ecosystems and marine life.

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The Western Australian Oiled Wildlife Response Plan and the Western Australian Oiled Wildlife Response Manual.

Humpback whales. Credit: Jess Strickland/DBCA
Swimming with humpback whales

In 2016, a trial for swimming with humpback whales began in State waters of Ningaloo Marine Park and the Muiron Islands Marine Management Area.

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Whale shark management in Western Australia

The whale shark (Rhincodon typus) is the world's largest living fish.

 

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Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional owners throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.