Jawbone Marine Sanctuary Care Group

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Jawbone Marine Sanctuary Care Group Established in 2008, Jawbone Marine Sanctuary Marine Care Group (JMSC) is a community volunteer group concerned with Jawbone Marine Sanctuary.

Established in partnership with Parks Victoria in 2008, Jawbone Marine Sanctuary Care Group (JMSC) is a community volunteer group concerned with Jawbone Marine Sanctuary. Jawbone Marine Sanctuary protects a unique ecosystem of mangroves and saltmarsh considered unusual for their growth amongst basalt rocks. The Marine flora and fauna are also significant as a scientific reference, having been protected for 110 years during the operation of the Merrett R***e Range. The intertidal areas and coastal vegetation provide important habitat for migratory and local seabirds and shorebirds. he sanctuary's tranquillity and wide variety of coastal habitats are enjoyed and cherished by the local community and visitors. The strong maritime history of Williamstown is evident through remnant shipwrecks in the sanctuary waters. The care of Jawbone Marine Sanctuary is not a task for the government alone, nor only for those who live on the coast. It is a task for the whole Victorian community. If you would life to get involved as a volunteer with the Jawbone Marine Sanctuary Care Group (JMSC) please contact us!

At the Crystal steps in Williamstown today our local MP Melissa Horne and the Minister for Environment Jaclyn Symes anno...
13/10/2026

At the Crystal steps in Williamstown today our local MP Melissa Horne and the Minister for Environment Jaclyn Symes announced that they will extend the Jawbone Marine Sanctuary to include and protect the Crystals. This is a great outcome for the marine environment and Port Phillip.
When the Jawbone Marine Sanctuary was created, it was to be 42 hectares including the Crystal reef. At that time Jawbone was reduced to 30 hectares and the Crystal Reef was excluded. This will see Jawbone extended to the size it was initially intended to be.

Many thanks for your support Minister Horne and Minister Symes.

Here is an excerpt from her media release:

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