The search for missing 17-year-old Marley has moved to a recovery phase.

Detective Senior Sergeant Jo Carolan said police remained committed to returning Marley home to his family.

“A helicopter conducted shoreline searches today, but sadly did not locate Marley,” she said.

Further land-based searching near Taylors Mistake is being considered.

“This is the news that no family wants to receive, and we are offering them ongoing support,” Carolan said.

“We would like to thank the members of the public who have provided information over the course of this search.”

Police continue to ask anyone with information to contact them via 105 and reference file number 250927/3331.