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Wavy Volute (photo: Jonathon Stevenson)

5 months ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Marine

Pot-bellied Seahorse (photo: Mark Norman)

5 months ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Marine

Dumpling Squid (photo: William Boyd)

5 months ago from Parks Victoria

Location: Marine

A useful way to distinguish and manage the marine ecosystem is by marine habitats and the animals and plants typical of these areas. A marine habitat is a place where species are found together.

Habitats provide basic needs organisms require to survive:

  • Energy or food sources
  • Oxygen
  • Water
  • Protection
  • Opportunities for reproduction.

While marine habitats may occur in different locations within a marine national park, marine sanctuary or along the coast, they often have similar species, values and are affected by similar threats.

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Rabbit control team makes an impact at Lake Hindmarsh

27 Apr 2012

More than 3,000 rabbit warrens have been destroyed as Parks Victoria embarks on an extensive rabbit control program in the Wimmera, with a major focus on the Lake Hindmarsh Lake Reserve. Stuart Lardner, Parks Victoria Ranger in Charge for Little Desert-Lowan said the current rabbit control program is supported by the …

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RE-Activate in Parks

7 May 2012 10:00am - 2 Jul 2012 12:00pm

A new program has been developed to promote healthy ageing by encouraging older Victorians to get active in parks. The Re-activate in Parks program will be delivered over nine weeks and offered in two parks in Melbourne’s south east - Braeside Park and Karkarook Park. This …

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RE-Activate in Parks

8 May 2012 10:00am - 3 Jul 2012 12:00pm

A new program has been developed to promote healthy ageing by encouraging older Victorians to get active in parks. The Re-activate in Parks program will be delivered over nine weeks and offered in two parks in Melbourne’s south east - Braeside Park and Karkarook Park. This …

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Green Walks in the Park

31 May 2012 10:00am-12:00pm

The Green Walks in the Park Program, an initiative of Heart Foundation Victoria and Bushwalking Victoria, aims to get more people walking more often in more local parks. Explore new green spaces each month with guided Green Walks in different parks across Victoria. The program is a fun and active …

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Green Walks in the Park

31 May 2012 10:00am-11:30am

The Green Walks in the Park Program, an initiative of Heart Foundation Victoria and Bushwalking Victoria, aims to get more people walking more often in more local parks. Explore new green spaces each month with guided Green Walks in different parks across Victoria. The program is a fun and active …