What are some Australian Government agencies and institutions that deal with marine biology?

Question

What are some Australian Government agencies and institutions that deal with marine biology?

Answer 1

The Australian Govt departments most concerned with marine biology are

Innovation, industry, science & research (DISR) mainly through the CSIRO

Environment water, heritage and arts with several branches including the  EPA, climate change and the Antarctic division

Each state also has agencies here in Tasmania it is under Primary Industries & Water

Answer 2

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the Queensland Government. Among other things, they're responsible for the Moreton Bay Marine Park.

http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/projects/park/...

http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/

Answer 3

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority.

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) is the principal adviser to the Australian Government on the control, care and development of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

The GBRMPA is responsible for the management of the of the Marine Park and undertakes a variety of activities including:

- Developing and implementing zoning and management plans

- Environmental impact assessment and permitting of use

- Research, monitoring and interpreting data

- Providing information, educational services and marine environmental management advice.

Click on the blue link:

http://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/