Learn about our coasts and seas

A collaborative approach to coastal conservation

Since 2009, the Metropolitan Adelaide and Northern Coastal Action Plan (MANCAP) has helped to bring together councils, government agencies, community groups and land managers to care for Adelaide’s metropolitan and northern coast. The plan has guided investment and on-ground action across public and private land, helping improve habitat condition, reduce weed threats, enhance biodiversity and support the recovery of key species. It has also supported community involvement and education, creating a shared approach to coastal conservation from Sellicks Beach to the Port Wakefield Proof Range.

The MANCAP Review refreshes this approach across 24 coastal management areas, drawing on updated information about biodiversity, climate change, coastal threats and management priorities. In collaboration with the Department for Environment and Water (DEW), councils and other stakeholders, the review highlights what has been achieved, the challenges that remain, and where future effort should be focused. It provides a practical guide for continuing to work together to protect and improve the region’s coastal and marine environments.

Interactive Coastal Action Plan Map

The interactive map provides access to detailed information for each of the 24 coastal management cells.

Through the map you can:

• Explore coastal management cells from Sellicks Beach to the Port Wakefield Proof Range.
• View cell descriptions, priorities and conservation actions for specific localities.
• Access supporting information including Biodiversity Action Plans (BAPs) and Coastal Habitat Condition Assessments where available.

Explore the details and documents related to each coastal management cell by selecting the cell in the list. (located at the bottom left of the map).