Tasmania has a remarkable diversity of marine ecosystems, and the marine influenced portion of the kanamaluka / Tamar estuary is no exception: exposed reefs, sheltered mudflats, seagrass beds, kelp, soft coral, and sponge gardens provide a diverse range of habitats for species ranging from small invertebrates through to seals, sharks, and dolphins.

In this video, you’ll hear more about the different habitat types in lower kanamaluka / Tamar estuary, how they support a vast ecosystem, and how community members enjoy and interact with these habitats.

Download the ‘Marine Habitats’ fact sheet here.