by over-harvesting and dredging during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Oyster reefs and seagrass beds help to protect coastlines from the effects of storm events and climate change, as well as offering the benefits of greater biodiversity, which helps to protect fish stocks, and protection from extremes of temperatures, which can threaten vulnerable species. Politics Since 1985 Glenelg has been located in the Electoral district of Morphett for the South Australian House of Assembly. It was previously in the seat of Glenelg. The current sitting member is Stephen Patterson of the Liberal Party of Australia, who has held the seat since 2018. Federally, Glenelg is in the Division of Boothby and is held by Nicolle Flint of the Liberal Party of Australia since 2016. See also Glenelg Cinema Centre (closed 2009) Holdfast Bay railway line References External links https://www.glenelgbeach.com.au https://www.helloglenelg.com.au City of Holdfast Bay Seaside resorts in Australia Suburbs of Adelaide Tourist attractions in Adelaide Gulf St Vincent