.... This paper discusses the nature and scale of marine ecosystems, their linkage through the water column and how these raise management requirements that are not easily addressed through terrestrial concepts of jurisdictional boundaries and individual rights of access or ownership. It concludes by presenting...

... mechanisms to prevent the expansion along our coasts of species designated as pests. Studies also need to be implemented to assess the impact of these pest species on the marine ecosystem, rather than relying on anecdotal information. Species not currently recognized as pests may also need to be included...

... species. For example, ecological drivers such as fire and precipitation play an important role in shaping distinct southern terrestrial ecosystems. This paper summarizes observed impacts of climate change on Australian species, both terrestrial and marine, identifies key knowledge gaps, and provides...

... and see that its future existence is inextricably part of our existence. Marine environments are different to those on land and need different management strategies. The major lesson is that we need to move from species conservation to a workable system of threatened habitat and ecosystem process...

.... There is also need for an ecosystem approach to marine conservation in Australia. ...