Port Phillip Bay Community Shellfish Reef

Since settlement, 95-98% of shellfish reefs in Port Phillip have been lost, the Port Phillip Community Shellfish Reef Project is a crucial step in restoring this essential habitat.
Shellfish reefs, one of the world’s most threatened marine habitats, play a critical role in improving native fish populations.
A big thank you to OzFish and local recreational fishers! Your involvement is shaping a sustainable future for our fishing industry.
Melbourne Water, your catchment management authority, delivers programs that enhance and protect the environment in the Port Phillip and Westernport catchments. This project was supported with funding from the Australian Government in partnership with OzFish and the local community.