a desktop study of the current coastal and marine resource condition monitoring) - 2. undertake a short field program to inform the development of monitoring protocols in two intertidal environments - 3. develop a strategic framework with recommendations and a suggested approach to inform and guide a future Coastal and Marine RCM program for the Pilbara and Kimberley regions. This document addresses the first aim of the project, thoroughly reviewing research and monitoring literature for the marine and coastal environments of the Pilbara and Kimberley region.