description Apsley Marshes Overview
Apsley Marshes is an estuarine wetland system situated at the mouth of the Apsley River on the east coast of Tasmania, Australia. Designated as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention in 1982, the site features a mix of saltmarsh, freshwater marsh, and seagrass habitats. It provides a critical environment for diverse waterfowl, black swans, and various migratory wading bird species.
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Where are Apsley Marshes located?
Apsley Marshes lies at the mouth of the Apsley River on Tasmania's east coast, beside the Moulting Lagoon wetland. The Ramsar site covers 880 hectares. [Australian Government](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/water/wetlands/australian-ramsar-wetlands/apsley-marshes)
When did Apsley Marshes become a Ramsar wetland?
Apsley Marshes was listed under the Ramsar Convention on November 16, 1982. Its listing recognizes an internationally important wetland rather than a conventional national park. [Australian Government](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/water/wetlands/australian-ramsar-wetlands/apsley-marshes)
What habitats and plants are found at Apsley Marshes?
The site includes freshwater marshes, pools, rivers, intertidal marshes, saltmarsh, and swamp paperbark vegetation. The Australian Government records 94 plant species there, including 82 native wetland-dependent species. [Australian Government](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/water/wetlands/australian-ramsar-wetlands/apsley-marshes)
Which threatened species are associated with Apsley Marshes?
The Ramsar site supports the Australasian bittern, Australasian grayling, and swamp everlasting. It also provides breeding habitat for swans and feeding habitat for waterfowl. [Australian Government](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/water/wetlands/australian-ramsar-wetlands/apsley-marshes)
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