Major economic activities associated with coastal population centres along Victoria's coast include tourism, fisheries, agriculture, recreation, industry, commerce as well as support services.

The Victorian Government Environmental Management System (EPA site) is a program that can be used to identify, manage and reduce an organisation's impact on the environment and generate reports on environmental performance progress.

Key economic activities which potentially impact on on coastal management and marine planning include:
· Grants and Funding Opportunities

· Coastal Development

· Desalination

· Tourism

· Recreation

· Ports

· Energy Resources

· Commercial Fishing

· Aquaculture

See also:
Economic Study: Assessing the Value of the Coast to Victoria (Victorian Coastal Council)