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The dominant plant groups in our estuaries are seagrass, mangroves, saltmarsh, macroalgae and microalgae.

Huge numbers of birds live in our estuaries and use them to provide habitat, food and a place to rest.

Estuaries play a major role in the lifecycle of many freshwater and marine fish species.

A diverse range of ecologically and commercially valuable invertebrates live in our estuaries.

Sea turtles, frogs and other aquatic animals live in our estuaries and use them for food, rest and shelter.

We classify estuaries into different groups or types. This informs how an estuary functions and which management practice is best suited to that type.

Our scientists collaborate with many partners on projects that help us better understand and manage our estuaries.

An innovative water quality monitoring buoy has been launched and is on track to help us understand the poor ecological health of Avoca Lake.

In response to the 2019–20 bushfire inquiry, this project explores how bushfires impact waterways over time, examining variations in sediment, nutrients and contaminant levels from areas affected by fires.

Our state-of-the-art buoys collect real-time data on water quality.