Travel Boating Lifestyle by Fiona Harper travel writer
  • Africa
    • South Africa
  • Americas
    • Alaska
    • Canada
    • Chile
    • Ecuador
      • Galapagos
  • Asia
    • China
    • India
    • Indonesia
      • Bali
    • Japan
    • Laos
    • Nepal
    • Philippines
    • Singapore
    • Taiwan
    • Thailand
  • Europe
    • France
    • Italy
    • United Kingdom
  • Pacific Ocean Islands
    • Fiji
    • New Zealand
    • PNG
    • Samoa
    • Solomon Islands
    • Tahiti
    • Vanuatu
  • Australia
    • Aust Capital Territory
    • New South Wales
    • Northern Territory
    • Queensland
    • South Australia
    • Tasmania
    • Victoria
    • West Australia
  • SHOP
  • Travel
    • Cruise
    • Drive
    • Eat
    • Fly
    • News
    • Play
    • Rail
    • Stay
  • Boating
    • Anchorage
    • Marinas
    • Sail
    • Yacht Charter
  • Lifestyle
    • Bike
    • Books
    • Gear Review
    • Glamp & Camp
    • Healthy Travel
    • Hike
    • Run
    • Spa
    • Travel Writing
    • Triathlon
  • About
    • Who is behind TBL?
    • Work with us
    • Press coverage
    • Disclaimer
    • Boring but essential info
  • Contact
  • SHOP
  • MITRIBE MEDIA
Travel Boating Lifestyle by Fiona Harper travel writer
  • Africa
    • South Africa
  • Americas
    • Alaska
    • Canada
    • Chile
    • Ecuador
      • Galapagos
  • Asia
    • China
    • India
    • Indonesia
      • Bali
    • Japan
    • Laos
    • Nepal
    • Philippines
    • Singapore
    • Taiwan
    • Thailand
  • Europe
    • France
    • Italy
    • United Kingdom
  • Pacific Ocean Islands
    • Fiji
    • New Zealand
    • PNG
    • Samoa
    • Solomon Islands
    • Tahiti
    • Vanuatu
  • Australia
    • Aust Capital Territory
    • New South Wales
    • Northern Territory
    • Queensland
    • South Australia
    • Tasmania
    • Victoria
    • West Australia
  • SHOP

Australian Marinas are ‘fish friendly’

by Fiona Harper March 20, 2013
Soldiers Point Marina

Australian Marinas such as Soldiers Point Marina in Port Stephens on the NSW north coast have  implemented a “Fish Friendly Marina” program. It’s an information campaign and accreditation system developed by the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) in collaboration with the Marina Industries Association (MIA) and the NSW Boating Industry Association (BIA). Other Australian marinas are also getting onboard and becoming environmentally friendly.

The initiative forms part of the MIA’s Clean Marinas Program of which Soldiers Point Marina has achieved the highest level possible: Level 4 (ISO 14001), a world standard for environmental management systems. In fact the Marina has recently regained accreditation for ISO 14001 as part of an annual process.

Australian marinas - Soldiers Point Marina

“We continue to place a high emphasis on our environment and take the new Fish Friendly Marina accreditation very seriously” said Darrell Barnett CMM, Marina Manager. “We believe that we are at the forefront of Australian Marinas in environmental achievements” said Mr Barnett.

“We welcome our valued customers and the general public to our marina to learn about our many local native fish and their natural habitat.” he said.

Australian marinas Fish Friendly Program

This new initiative for Australian marinas focuses on marina fish habit and was launched in Sydney at d’Albora Marina Rushcutters Bay by the NSW Government Minister for Primary Industries Katrina Hodgkinson. She said Fish Friendly Marinas is an information campaign and accreditation system developed by the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) in collaboration with MIA and BIA.

Minister Hodgkinson said “marinas can provide important habitat for fish.  Fish Friendly Marinas has been developed to inform marina managers on how to maximise the benefits for fish and recognise those operators actively working to improve fish habitat. Fish Friendly Marinas program provides advice and supporting material to help marina operators incorporate beneficial outcomes for native fish into their existing operational plans, such as ensuring their marina is free from marine pests and providing habitat for native fish. A ‘10 Tips’ publication has also been produced to inform operators and help them communicate their efforts to customers and visitors.” The Minister also announced that d’Albora Marina Rushcutters Bay is the first accredited Fish Friendly Marina.

The initiative is attached to MIA’s International Clean Marinas Program. Additional fish friendly criteria and an audit are requirements to achieve Fish Friendly Marina accreditation.

MIA Executive Officer Colin Bransgrove said the initiative is an important development for Australian and international marinas. “It is essential marinas continue to set the highest environmental standards. Marinas are the ideal location for many community members to see and learn about native fish and the aquatic environment. Clean Marinas and the Fish Friendly accreditation add-on demonstrate that industry, with support from government, is best able to set the standards that meet and exceed community and government expectations.”

1
FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTumblrRedditEmail

You may also like

Dunk Island: there’s still trouble in paradise

Vanuatu Cruising Guide

Kimberley Rock Art: Raft Point | West Australia

Cruising the world living on a cruise ship

Cruising on a traditional sailing ship | Indonesia

Could you live full time on a cruise ship?

SHOP MERCHANDISE


Purchase or licence images

Fiona Harper is Travel Boating Lifestyle

Fiona Harper is Travel Boating Lifestyle

Hi, I'm Fiona Harper, travel writer, photographer, content creator, social media manager, digital travel editor, blogger, sailor, marathoner, wannabe triathlete & gadget geek. There’s more but we’ll leave it at that for now. Unless there’s cocktails involved. In that case pull up a pew and you’ll get the full story. READ MORE

SHOP MERCHANDISE

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Youtube
  • Email
  • RSS

@2021 All Rights Reserved. Fiona Harper travel writer


Back To Top