The Australian coastline is not our boundary, our territories extend far out into the ocean Together with our Antarctic jurisdiction, Australia's marine territory is nearly twice the size of our landmass Geoscience Australia understands this scale and the responsibilities that come with it We need to sustainably manage our oceans For future generations to enjoy and to prosper. From the sea surface to the sea floor we are responsible for a vast territory much of which is yet to be explored How do we manage our marine jurisdictions? Australia needs to define and protect our boundaries to identify the resources within them So we can use them sustainably. As part of the international community, we fulfil our responsibilities to preserve areas of unique ecological significance This is the work Geoscience Australia It maps the sea floor just as it maps the land... Illuminating the last unchartered reaches of the planet. It defines Australia's areas of jurisdiction To advise government and support international diplomacy. Its Antarctic monitoring programs contribute to a long tradition Of Australia's continuing presence on the frozen continent Australia must carefully manage our vast marine estate To sustainably develop valuable resources To protect areas of environmental significance To guide the nation into the future Geoscience Australia, applying geoscience to Australia's most important challenges