Zeehan Commonwealth Marine Reserve

Zeehan Commonwealth Marine Reserve is a 19,897 km² marine protected area within Australian waters located west of Tasmania and extending to near King Island. The reserve was established in 2007^[2] and is part of the South-east Commonwealth Marine Reserve Network.

Zeehan Commonwealth Marine Reserve
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
Map showing the Zeehan Commonwealth Marine Reserve
Location	Indian Ocean, Australia
Nearest town	Currie, Tasmania
Coordinates	41.18°S 142.34°E / -41.18; 142.34[1]
Area	19,897 km2 (7,682 sq mi)
Established	August 31, 2007 (2007-08-31)
Governing body	Parks Australia (Commonwealth of Australia)
environment.gov.au/topics/marine/marine-reserves/south-east/zeehan

The reserve includes a variety of seabed habitats, including exposed limestone, that provides important habitat for a variety of commercial fish species as well as giant crab. There is a broad depth range, from the shallow continental shelf of about 50 m (160 ft) to the abyssal plain with depths of over 3,000 m (9,800 ft).^[3]

Protection

The entire Murray marine reserve area is IUCN protected area category VI and has two zones; 'Special Purpose' and 'Multiple Use'.^[3]

Zone	IUCN	Activities permitted			Area (km2)
		Recreational fishing	Commercial fishing	Mining
Special Purpose	VI	Yes	No	with approval	18,967
Multiple Use	VI	Yes	with approval	with approval	933
[Note 1]

See also

• Australia portal
• Environment portal

• Commonwealth marine reserves
• Protected areas of Australia
• Zeehan, Tasmania

Notes

1. Summary of permitted activities only, see source for details^[4]