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Coasts

We work closely with local councils and communities to manage our coasts.

Aerial view, Kiama Harbour Light is an active lighthouse at Blowhole Point, south of Kiama Harbour

We support councils and communities in managing the open coast, estuaries and coastal lakes.

View of Illawarra coastline from Sublime Point lookout in Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area

The NSW Government provides technical and financial support to local government to manage risks from coastal hazards.

Storm, wild weather, wind, rough seas

We conduct marine and coastal research and monitoring to better understand the underwater environment and support the sustainable management of our coastal and marine environments.

Khappinghat Creek, mangrove and saltmarsh areas

The NSW Blue Carbon Strategy is a landmark initiative for New South Wales to support restoring coastal biodiversity and ecosystems while simultaneously working towards emissions reduction.

New Zealand fur seal (Arctocephalus forsteri) at Lake Illawarra

This is an exciting and innovative project to restore important habitat in Sydney Harbour and support our penguin and seal populations in New South Wales.

Tourists enjoy fishing and kayaking in Ben Boyd National Park

Explore our list of technical papers, toolkits, reports and guides related to coasts.