Australasia

		Australian Federal Government Marine and Coastal Program
		Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
		Australian National Oceans Office Great looking completely updated website with a suite of new features, including chat rooms and an educational section. You can also register to receive a weekly update on ocean policy initiatives.
		Australian Federal Government Australian Antarctic Division

		Queensland State Government, Environmental Protection Agency Coastal Management Entry point to Queensland coastal management: including State Coastal Management Plan and Regional Coastal Management Plans. Keywords: Queensland; State Government; Environmental Protection Agency; Coasts Wetlands and Waterways Program; Coastal Planning. Country: Australia
		Victorian Coastal Council The Victorian Coastal Council as the peak body for the strategic planning and management of the Victorian coast, and to provide advice to the Minister for Environment. The website has information on the State's coastal program - including the State Coastal Strategy. Keywords: Victoria; State Government; Coastal Planning. Country: Australia
		Western Australia Coastal Planning Program Entrance into coastal planning activities statewide - including coastal regional planning and links to local programs. Keywords: Western Australia; State Government; Coastal Planning. Country: Australia
		South Australian Coastal Management Program Comprehensive website including links to: Management Issues; Managing for Sustainable Development; Coastal Planning Information Package; The Management of Metropolitan Beaches; Beach Monitoring & Evaluation; Seagrass Loss; Coastal Geomorphology; Coastal Vegetation; Atlas of South Australia; Coastal Acid Sulfate Soils; Coastal Weeds; Coastal Participation Grants; Murray Mouth. Keywords: South Australia; State Government; Coastal Planning. Country: Australia
		Tasmania Coastal Program Excellent guide to the suite of coastal management activities in the 'apple isle'. Includes links to State coastal policy and regional coastal planning initiatives. Keywords: South Australia; State Government; Coastal Planning. Country: Australia
		NSW Coastal Program Links to the State Coastal Policy.

		Department of Land & Water Conservation - Estuaries of NSW Description: The Estuaries of NSW Inventory provides general information about estuaries and estuary management. More specific details and photographs are included for most of the 130 estuaries along our coast. Keywords: Estuaries; New South Wales; Management; Estuary; Inventory; Processes; Program. Country: Australia
		The Derwent Estuary Program Description: The Derwent Estuary Program started in 1999 as a joint initiative of State, Local and Commonwealth governments to restore and protect the Derwent Estuary, located in southeastern Tasmania (Australia). The website provides information about the estuary and our management program. Keywords: Derwent Estuary; Tasmania. Country: Australia.

		Sydney Coastal Councils Group consisting of 15 councils adjacent to Sydney marine and estuarine environments and associated waterway topromote co-ordination between member councils on environmental and natural resource management issues relating to the sustainable management of the coastal urban environment. Good links to initiatives underway both as a group and within individual councils.
		Gold Coast City Council Description: Home page for Gold Coast City Council. Contains link to Northern Gold Coast Beach Protection Strategy homepage. This Strategy aims to widen the beach and dunes along Surfers Paradise and to construct an artificial surfing reef as a coastal control point to stabilise the nourished beaches and improve surfing conditions. Keywords: Beach; Surfing; Artificial Reef; Protection; Strategy; Dredging; Artificial; Nourishment. Country: Australia

'CITIZEN SCIENCE TOOLBOX' ONLINE Useful reference list of published books, journal articles, websites and scientific papers from Australian Coastal Collaborative Research Center. Provides a range of citizen science and environmental education issues.

New Zealand Regional Coastal Plans and Restricted Coastal Activities