User's guide to estuarine, coastal and marine indicators for regional NRM monitoring

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This document intends to build upon the significant work already undertaken in developing indicators. It does not seek to invent new indicators, but rather bring together relevant indicators and other information about estuarine, coastal and marine ecosystems to meet the monitoring needs for regional NRM monitoring as specified by the MEWG.

Whilst this document does intend to provide users (primarily regional NRM groups) with advice on appropriate indicators for assessing the impact of actions on natural resource conditions, including advice concerning methodologies for using the indicators, we recommend users take advantage of expert advice regarding monitoring of natural resources available to them through the relevant State/Territory agencies. These agencies may provide additional information about the use of indicators in specific regional contexts. This document does not address the process of how regional groups should identify which NRM issues are important in their region.