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Figure MAR6 Percentage of the Australian exclusive economic zone experiencing extreme sea surface temperatures, 1981–2016
2016 GraphPercentage of the Australian exclusive economic zone experiencing extreme sea surface temperatures, 1981–2016 Percentage of the Australian exclusive economic zone experiencing extreme sea surface temperatures, 1981–2016 Monthly percentThree-month running mean...
Figure MAR16 Density (kilometres traversed) of vessels more than 24 metres long in the Australian exclusive economic zone
2016 MapInteract with mapDownload as pngDownload dataset Source: National Environmental Science Programme Marine Biodiversity Hub, based on data from the Automatic Identification System managed by the Australian Maritime Safety Authorit Figure MAR16 Density (kilometres traversed)...
Jurisdictions covered
2016 Report Content2016 Marine environment Introduction Indian Ocean Australia’s marine environment is part of the Indian Ocean, the Pacific Ocean and the Southern Ocean. It covers a diversity of seascapes and...
Box MAR8 Commercial fisheries managed by the Australian Government
2016 Case Study... target fish stocks that extend into the high seas and the exclusive economic zones of other countries. These are jointly managed ... sustainable levels and, within this context, that economic returns to the Australian community are maximised. ...
Outlook for the marine environment 2016
2016 At a glanceAt a glanceThe contribution of the marine environment to the economy is projected to continue to grow 3 times faster than Australia’s gross domestic product in the next decade. It is in Australia’s interest that our ocean ecosystems continue to bring economic, cultural and social benefits...
Box LAN15 Developing the north
2016 Case Study... land interests 1,752,790 57.6 385,552 96,838 25.1 Exclusive possession, NT 464,288 15.3 202,944 41,908 20.7 Non-exclusive possession, NT 720,861 23.7 316,405 56,737 17.9 IPA ... as very remote, conditions to support greater presence and economic independence of traditional owners on Country are ...
Economic growth
2016 Report Content... loss of values through inappropriate changes arising from economic growth, including impact from production activities ...
Figure BLT9 Australia’s climate zones
2016 MapDownload as png Source: ABCB 2015, © Australian Building Codes Board, all rights reserved Figure BLT9 Australia’s climate zones, 2013-14 Increased consumption
Marine regions
2016 Report Content2016 Marine environment Introduction Tasmania Marine Temperate East Marine South West Great Barrier Reef Marine North...
Outlook for the land environment 2016
2016 At a glanceAt a glanceThe outlook for Australia’s land environment is shaped by the legacy of our former activities, the current and future pressures on the land environment, and how we respond to these pressures. The many consequences of climate change provide the greatest challenges. The challenges...
Overview of state and trends of the marine environment
2016 Report Content2016 Marine environment State and trends Great Barrier Reef Marine North Marine North West Marine South East Marine...
Management achievements
2016 Report Content2016 Antarctic environment Effectiveness of management Antarctica Australian officials actively participate in the international forums of the Antarctic Treaty System to promote improved...
Marine vessel activity
2016 Report Content2016 Marine environment Pressures Great Barrier Reef International vessels International vessels operating in Australian waters mainly comprise large cargo carriers, but may also include...
Introduction 2016
2016 At a glanceAustralia’s coastal zone holds tremendous national significance. It contains many of the country’s most prized environmental and ecological assets, some of which are World Heritage listed, and accommodate habitats and species found nowhere else on Earth. The biological and landscape...
Economic activity as a driver of environmental change
2016 Report Content... transport, use and waste generation are central to how economic activity affects environmental condition and trends. ...
Increased consumption
2016 Report ContentPopulation and economic growth also drive consumption, causing increased ... The decoupling of consumption from population and economic growth—and the question of whether or not the ...
Pressures affecting Antarctic fisheries
2016, 2011 Assessment summaryAntarctic environment Pressures Pressures on the marine environment Antarctica Year...
Integrated coastal management frameworks
2016 Report ContentIntegrated coastal zone management (ICZM) is the process for managing all ...
Sustainability and sector management
2016 Report Content2016 Marine environment Effectiveness of management Tasmania Great Barrier Reef Managing for externalities Climate variability and longer-term change Australia is a...
The living environment: Vertebrate populations
2016 Report Content2016 Antarctic environment State and trends Antarctica Vertebrate populations Antarctic vertebrates encompass a variety of flying seabirds and penguins, several seals and whales, and numerous...
Environment protection systems
2016 Report Content2016 Marine environment Effectiveness of management Tasmania Marine Temperate East Marine South West Great Barrier Reef...
Decoupling population change and economic activity from environmental harm
2016 Report Content2016 Introduction If managed well, drivers such as population change and economic activity can benefit sustainable development, particularly through technological and institutional innovation, and changes in human behaviour. Successive SoE reports...
Recovery from change
2016 Report Content2016 Coasts Resilience Murray Darling Marine Temperate East Marine South West Great Barrier Reef East Coast...
Likely trends in key factors
2016 Report Content2016 Heritage Outlook Great Barrier Reef The vision of the Australian Heritage Strategy is that: Our natural, historic and Indigenous heritage places are valued by Australians, protected for...
Figure BLT10 Average weekly household energy expenditure, by climate zone, 2012
2016 GraphAverage weekly household energy expenditure, by climate zone, 2012 Average weekly household energy expenditure, by climate zone, 2012 Total dwelling energyTotal fuel for vehicles High humid summer, warm winter (Zone 1)3862 Warm humid summer, mild winter (...
Population growth and urban development: Tourism and recreation
2016 Report Content2016 Coasts Pressures Great Barrier Reef Marine North West The tourism industry is important for the Australian economy, comprising approximately 3 per cent of gross...
Coastal governance and management
2016 Report Content2016 Coasts Effectiveness of management Great Barrier Reef As was emphasised in previous SoE reports (e.g. SoE 2011), coastal management in Australia is carried out using a range of approaches...
Livability: Air and water quality
2016 Report Content2016 Built environment State and trends North Western Plateau South Western Plateau Although Australian cities, as they function currently, demonstrate environmental...
Box BIO21 Rethinking revegetation resilience
2016 Case StudySA Water undertakes revegetation work in historically cleared parts of its large (around 85,000 hectares) land holdings across South Australia. Native species are used in revegetation to concurrently achieve multiple outcomes of catchment management (water quality), biodiversity...
Box HER19 Moree Baths and Swimming Pool Complex—a National Heritage place
2016 Case StudyThe Moree Baths and Swimming Pool Complex was the 100th place to be included on the National Heritage List, in September 2013 (DoEE n.d.[h]). The complex became a symbol of official segregation and the exclusion of Aboriginal people during the 1965 Freedom Ride, during which...
