Tasmania has approximately 5 400 kilometres of coastline - more coastline per unit area than any other State in Australia. Our waters include a province with the highest known marine plant diversity in the world. The seven marine reserves of Tasmania offer a taste of this unique diversity.

Tinderbox Marine Reserve
Tinderbox offers visitors of all ages a safe introduction to the underwater world

Maria Island Marine Reserve
Discover a spectacular array of marine life at Maria Island Marine Reserve

Ninepin Point Marine Reserve
Ninepin Point protects an unusual underwater world where light is cut off by tannin-stained water

Governor Island Marine Reserve
A spectacular reserve which offers magnificent sponge gardens and much more

Kent Group Marine Reserve
These Bass Strait islands are unusually rich in fish species, having the highest diversity in Tasmania.

Port Davey - Bathurst Harbour Marine Reserve
Set in the wilderness of south western Tasmania, this remote region supports unique marine communities.

Macquarie Island Marine Reserve
The sub-antarctic Macquarie Island Marine Reserve occupies all of Macquarie Island's waters from 0-3 nautical miles.

Slide Show 1 and Slide Show 2
Take a journey beneath Tasmanian waters to discover remarkable marine life with these two slideshows.

Video Gallery
Discover the marine environment of Tasmania.

Caring for our Marine Reserves
A practical guide to ensuring that your visit will leave no impact on our fragile marine reserves.

Managing our Marine Reserves
A summary of the issues involved in the management of Tasmania's Marine Reserves.