❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses the scientific basis for proposed sanctuary zone expansions in Ningaloo Marine Park and government intentions regarding recreational fishing restrictions in marine parks.
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(1) What scientific reasons have been provided to persuade the Government to exclude recreational anglers from more than 30 per cent of the existing Ningaloo Marine Park? (2) What scientific research has been undertaken since the Ningaloo Marine Park was declared, and what does the research show in relation to any impacts of recreational fishing activity in the park? (3) Will the minister confirm that it is the intention of the Government to close between 30 per cent and 50 per cent of marine parks to recreational fishing, following her comments on an ABC radio program on Monday, 6 September 2004? (4) If the Government is now intent on excluding recreational anglers from 30 per cent to 50 per cent of multiple use marine parks, will the minister please explain the basis of this quantum? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Ningaloo Marine Park draft management plan and indicative management plan for the proposed extension to the existing park have been released on behalf of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority for a public comment period, which closes on 29 October 2004. The plans include the proposal that sanctuary or no-take zones be extended from 10 per cent of the existing park to 28 per cent of the proposed extended park. The final decision on zoning will be made after the closure of the public comment period. Sanctuary zones serve a range of purposes, including biodiversity conservation, scientific reference and research areas, education and passive recreational use. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has taken into account international scientific opinion that the level of sanctuary zones in tropical coral reef systems should be in the vicinity of 30 per cent to 50 per cent, as well as the recent work of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. Sanctuary reserves have been extended to more than 30 per cent of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The draft and indicative plans refer to recent research by M.B. Westera of Edith Cowan University, which shows that the abundance of popular target species such as spangled emperor is lower in fished areas compared with sanctuary zones, as well as flow-on effects or trophic cascades on coral reef ecosystems resulting from the removal of large predatory fish. (2) The research database for the Ningaloo Marine Park that is maintained by the Department of Conservation and Land Management lists over 300 publications produced between 1992 and 2003 that relate to Ningaloo Marine Park. The research by M.B. Westera referred to in the answer to (1) addressed the impact of recreational fishing. (3) The Government does not have a policy to zone 30 per cent to 50 per cent of all marine parks as sanctuary zones. Zonings for each marine park will continue to be determined through the sanctuary management planning process and will continue to take account of scientific advice and community and stakeholder views. (4) See answer to (3).
(2) What scientific research has been undertaken since the Ningaloo Marine Park was declared, and what does the research show in relation to any impacts of recreational fishing activity in the park? (3) Will the minister confirm that it is the intention of the Government to close between 30 per cent and 50 per cent of marine parks to recreational fishing, following her comments on an ABC radio program on Monday, 6 September 2004? (4) If the Government is now intent on excluding recreational anglers from 30 per cent to 50 per cent of multiple use marine parks, will the minister please explain the basis of this quantum? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Ningaloo Marine Park draft management plan and indicative management plan for the proposed extension to the existing park have been released on behalf of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority for a public comment period, which closes on 29 October 2004. The plans include the proposal that sanctuary or no-take zones be extended from 10 per cent of the existing park to 28 per cent of the proposed extended park. The final decision on zoning will be made after the closure of the public comment period. Sanctuary zones serve a range of purposes, including biodiversity conservation, scientific reference and research areas, education and passive recreational use. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has taken into account international scientific opinion that the level of sanctuary zones in tropical coral reef systems should be in the vicinity of 30 per cent to 50 per cent, as well as the recent work of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. Sanctuary reserves have been extended to more than 30 per cent of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The draft and indicative plans refer to recent research by M.B. Westera of Edith Cowan University, which shows that the abundance of popular target species such as spangled emperor is lower in fished areas compared with sanctuary zones, as well as flow-on effects or trophic cascades on coral reef ecosystems resulting from the removal of large predatory fish. (2) The research database for the Ningaloo Marine Park that is maintained by the Department of Conservation and Land Management lists over 300 publications produced between 1992 and 2003 that relate to Ningaloo Marine Park. The research by M.B. Westera referred to in the answer to (1) addressed the impact of recreational fishing. (3) The Government does not have a policy to zone 30 per cent to 50 per cent of all marine parks as sanctuary zones. Zonings for each marine park will continue to be determined through the sanctuary management planning process and will continue to take account of scientific advice and community and stakeholder views. (4) See answer to (3).
(3) Will the minister confirm that it is the intention of the Government to close between 30 per cent and 50 per cent of marine parks to recreational fishing, following her comments on an ABC radio program on Monday, 6 September 2004? (4) If the Government is now intent on excluding recreational anglers from 30 per cent to 50 per cent of multiple use marine parks, will the minister please explain the basis of this quantum? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Ningaloo Marine Park draft management plan and indicative management plan for the proposed extension to the existing park have been released on behalf of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority for a public comment period, which closes on 29 October 2004. The plans include the proposal that sanctuary or no-take zones be extended from 10 per cent of the existing park to 28 per cent of the proposed extended park. The final decision on zoning will be made after the closure of the public comment period. Sanctuary zones serve a range of purposes, including biodiversity conservation, scientific reference and research areas, education and passive recreational use. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has taken into account international scientific opinion that the level of sanctuary zones in tropical coral reef systems should be in the vicinity of 30 per cent to 50 per cent, as well as the recent work of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. Sanctuary reserves have been extended to more than 30 per cent of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The draft and indicative plans refer to recent research by M.B. Westera of Edith Cowan University, which shows that the abundance of popular target species such as spangled emperor is lower in fished areas compared with sanctuary zones, as well as flow-on effects or trophic cascades on coral reef ecosystems resulting from the removal of large predatory fish. (2) The research database for the Ningaloo Marine Park that is maintained by the Department of Conservation and Land Management lists over 300 publications produced between 1992 and 2003 that relate to Ningaloo Marine Park. The research by M.B. Westera referred to in the answer to (1) addressed the impact of recreational fishing. (3) The Government does not have a policy to zone 30 per cent to 50 per cent of all marine parks as sanctuary zones. Zonings for each marine park will continue to be determined through the sanctuary management planning process and will continue to take account of scientific advice and community and stakeholder views. (4) See answer to (3).
(4) If the Government is now intent on excluding recreational anglers from 30 per cent to 50 per cent of multiple use marine parks, will the minister please explain the basis of this quantum? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Ningaloo Marine Park draft management plan and indicative management plan for the proposed extension to the existing park have been released on behalf of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority for a public comment period, which closes on 29 October 2004. The plans include the proposal that sanctuary or no-take zones be extended from 10 per cent of the existing park to 28 per cent of the proposed extended park. The final decision on zoning will be made after the closure of the public comment period. Sanctuary zones serve a range of purposes, including biodiversity conservation, scientific reference and research areas, education and passive recreational use. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has taken into account international scientific opinion that the level of sanctuary zones in tropical coral reef systems should be in the vicinity of 30 per cent to 50 per cent, as well as the recent work of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. Sanctuary reserves have been extended to more than 30 per cent of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The draft and indicative plans refer to recent research by M.B. Westera of Edith Cowan University, which shows that the abundance of popular target species such as spangled emperor is lower in fished areas compared with sanctuary zones, as well as flow-on effects or trophic cascades on coral reef ecosystems resulting from the removal of large predatory fish. (2) The research database for the Ningaloo Marine Park that is maintained by the Department of Conservation and Land Management lists over 300 publications produced between 1992 and 2003 that relate to Ningaloo Marine Park. The research by M.B. Westera referred to in the answer to (1) addressed the impact of recreational fishing. (3) The Government does not have a policy to zone 30 per cent to 50 per cent of all marine parks as sanctuary zones. Zonings for each marine park will continue to be determined through the sanctuary management planning process and will continue to take account of scientific advice and community and stakeholder views. (4) See answer to (3).
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Ningaloo Marine Park draft management plan and indicative management plan for the proposed extension to the existing park have been released on behalf of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority for a public comment period, which closes on 29 October 2004. The plans include the proposal that sanctuary or no-take zones be extended from 10 per cent of the existing park to 28 per cent of the proposed extended park. The final decision on zoning will be made after the closure of the public comment period. Sanctuary zones serve a range of purposes, including biodiversity conservation, scientific reference and research areas, education and passive recreational use. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has taken into account international scientific opinion that the level of sanctuary zones in tropical coral reef systems should be in the vicinity of 30 per cent to 50 per cent, as well as the recent work of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. Sanctuary reserves have been extended to more than 30 per cent of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The draft and indicative plans refer to recent research by M.B. Westera of Edith Cowan University, which shows that the abundance of popular target species such as spangled emperor is lower in fished areas compared with sanctuary zones, as well as flow-on effects or trophic cascades on coral reef ecosystems resulting from the removal of large predatory fish. (2) The research database for the Ningaloo Marine Park that is maintained by the Department of Conservation and Land Management lists over 300 publications produced between 1992 and 2003 that relate to Ningaloo Marine Park. The research by M.B. Westera referred to in the answer to (1) addressed the impact of recreational fishing. (3) The Government does not have a policy to zone 30 per cent to 50 per cent of all marine parks as sanctuary zones. Zonings for each marine park will continue to be determined through the sanctuary management planning process and will continue to take account of scientific advice and community and stakeholder views. (4) See answer to (3).
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Ningaloo Marine Park draft management plan and indicative management plan for the proposed extension to the existing park have been released on behalf of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority for a public comment period, which closes on 29 October 2004. The plans include the proposal that sanctuary or no-take zones be extended from 10 per cent of the existing park to 28 per cent of the proposed extended park. The final decision on zoning will be made after the closure of the public comment period. Sanctuary zones serve a range of purposes, including biodiversity conservation, scientific reference and research areas, education and passive recreational use. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has taken into account international scientific opinion that the level of sanctuary zones in tropical coral reef systems should be in the vicinity of 30 per cent to 50 per cent, as well as the recent work of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. Sanctuary reserves have been extended to more than 30 per cent of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The draft and indicative plans refer to recent research by M.B. Westera of Edith Cowan University, which shows that the abundance of popular target species such as spangled emperor is lower in fished areas compared with sanctuary zones, as well as flow-on effects or trophic cascades on coral reef ecosystems resulting from the removal of large predatory fish. (2) The research database for the Ningaloo Marine Park that is maintained by the Department of Conservation and Land Management lists over 300 publications produced between 1992 and 2003 that relate to Ningaloo Marine Park. The research by M.B. Westera referred to in the answer to (1) addressed the impact of recreational fishing. (3) The Government does not have a policy to zone 30 per cent to 50 per cent of all marine parks as sanctuary zones. Zonings for each marine park will continue to be determined through the sanctuary management planning process and will continue to take account of scientific advice and community and stakeholder views. (4) See answer to (3).
(1) The Ningaloo Marine Park draft management plan and indicative management plan for the proposed extension to the existing park have been released on behalf of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority for a public comment period, which closes on 29 October 2004. The plans include the proposal that sanctuary or no-take zones be extended from 10 per cent of the existing park to 28 per cent of the proposed extended park. The final decision on zoning will be made after the closure of the public comment period. Sanctuary zones serve a range of purposes, including biodiversity conservation, scientific reference and research areas, education and passive recreational use. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has taken into account international scientific opinion that the level of sanctuary zones in tropical coral reef systems should be in the vicinity of 30 per cent to 50 per cent, as well as the recent work of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. Sanctuary reserves have been extended to more than 30 per cent of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The draft and indicative plans refer to recent research by M.B. Westera of Edith Cowan University, which shows that the abundance of popular target species such as spangled emperor is lower in fished areas compared with sanctuary zones, as well as flow-on effects or trophic cascades on coral reef ecosystems resulting from the removal of large predatory fish. (2) The research database for the Ningaloo Marine Park that is maintained by the Department of Conservation and Land Management lists over 300 publications produced between 1992 and 2003 that relate to Ningaloo Marine Park. The research by M.B. Westera referred to in the answer to (1) addressed the impact of recreational fishing. (3) The Government does not have a policy to zone 30 per cent to 50 per cent of all marine parks as sanctuary zones. Zonings for each marine park will continue to be determined through the sanctuary management planning process and will continue to take account of scientific advice and community and stakeholder views. (4) See answer to (3).
(2) The research database for the Ningaloo Marine Park that is maintained by the Department of Conservation and Land Management lists over 300 publications produced between 1992 and 2003 that relate to Ningaloo Marine Park. The research by M.B. Westera referred to in the answer to (1) addressed the impact of recreational fishing. (3) The Government does not have a policy to zone 30 per cent to 50 per cent of all marine parks as sanctuary zones. Zonings for each marine park will continue to be determined through the sanctuary management planning process and will continue to take account of scientific advice and community and stakeholder views. (4) See answer to (3).
(3) The Government does not have a policy to zone 30 per cent to 50 per cent of all marine parks as sanctuary zones. Zonings for each marine park will continue to be determined through the sanctuary management planning process and will continue to take account of scientific advice and community and stakeholder views. (4) See answer to (3).
(4) See answer to (3).
(2) What scientific research has been undertaken since the Ningaloo Marine Park was declared, and what does the research show in relation to any impacts of recreational fishing activity in the park? (3) Will the minister confirm that it is the intention of the Government to close between 30 per cent and 50 per cent of marine parks to recreational fishing, following her comments on an ABC radio program on Monday, 6 September 2004? (4) If the Government is now intent on excluding recreational anglers from 30 per cent to 50 per cent of multiple use marine parks, will the minister please explain the basis of this quantum? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Ningaloo Marine Park draft management plan and indicative management plan for the proposed extension to the existing park have been released on behalf of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority for a public comment period, which closes on 29 October 2004. The plans include the proposal that sanctuary or no-take zones be extended from 10 per cent of the existing park to 28 per cent of the proposed extended park. The final decision on zoning will be made after the closure of the public comment period. Sanctuary zones serve a range of purposes, including biodiversity conservation, scientific reference and research areas, education and passive recreational use. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has taken into account international scientific opinion that the level of sanctuary zones in tropical coral reef systems should be in the vicinity of 30 per cent to 50 per cent, as well as the recent work of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. Sanctuary reserves have been extended to more than 30 per cent of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The draft and indicative plans refer to recent research by M.B. Westera of Edith Cowan University, which shows that the abundance of popular target species such as spangled emperor is lower in fished areas compared with sanctuary zones, as well as flow-on effects or trophic cascades on coral reef ecosystems resulting from the removal of large predatory fish. (2) The research database for the Ningaloo Marine Park that is maintained by the Department of Conservation and Land Management lists over 300 publications produced between 1992 and 2003 that relate to Ningaloo Marine Park. The research by M.B. Westera referred to in the answer to (1) addressed the impact of recreational fishing. (3) The Government does not have a policy to zone 30 per cent to 50 per cent of all marine parks as sanctuary zones. Zonings for each marine park will continue to be determined through the sanctuary management planning process and will continue to take account of scientific advice and community and stakeholder views. (4) See answer to (3).
(3) Will the minister confirm that it is the intention of the Government to close between 30 per cent and 50 per cent of marine parks to recreational fishing, following her comments on an ABC radio program on Monday, 6 September 2004? (4) If the Government is now intent on excluding recreational anglers from 30 per cent to 50 per cent of multiple use marine parks, will the minister please explain the basis of this quantum? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Ningaloo Marine Park draft management plan and indicative management plan for the proposed extension to the existing park have been released on behalf of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority for a public comment period, which closes on 29 October 2004. The plans include the proposal that sanctuary or no-take zones be extended from 10 per cent of the existing park to 28 per cent of the proposed extended park. The final decision on zoning will be made after the closure of the public comment period. Sanctuary zones serve a range of purposes, including biodiversity conservation, scientific reference and research areas, education and passive recreational use. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has taken into account international scientific opinion that the level of sanctuary zones in tropical coral reef systems should be in the vicinity of 30 per cent to 50 per cent, as well as the recent work of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. Sanctuary reserves have been extended to more than 30 per cent of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The draft and indicative plans refer to recent research by M.B. Westera of Edith Cowan University, which shows that the abundance of popular target species such as spangled emperor is lower in fished areas compared with sanctuary zones, as well as flow-on effects or trophic cascades on coral reef ecosystems resulting from the removal of large predatory fish. (2) The research database for the Ningaloo Marine Park that is maintained by the Department of Conservation and Land Management lists over 300 publications produced between 1992 and 2003 that relate to Ningaloo Marine Park. The research by M.B. Westera referred to in the answer to (1) addressed the impact of recreational fishing. (3) The Government does not have a policy to zone 30 per cent to 50 per cent of all marine parks as sanctuary zones. Zonings for each marine park will continue to be determined through the sanctuary management planning process and will continue to take account of scientific advice and community and stakeholder views. (4) See answer to (3).
(4) If the Government is now intent on excluding recreational anglers from 30 per cent to 50 per cent of multiple use marine parks, will the minister please explain the basis of this quantum? Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Ningaloo Marine Park draft management plan and indicative management plan for the proposed extension to the existing park have been released on behalf of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority for a public comment period, which closes on 29 October 2004. The plans include the proposal that sanctuary or no-take zones be extended from 10 per cent of the existing park to 28 per cent of the proposed extended park. The final decision on zoning will be made after the closure of the public comment period. Sanctuary zones serve a range of purposes, including biodiversity conservation, scientific reference and research areas, education and passive recreational use. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has taken into account international scientific opinion that the level of sanctuary zones in tropical coral reef systems should be in the vicinity of 30 per cent to 50 per cent, as well as the recent work of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. Sanctuary reserves have been extended to more than 30 per cent of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The draft and indicative plans refer to recent research by M.B. Westera of Edith Cowan University, which shows that the abundance of popular target species such as spangled emperor is lower in fished areas compared with sanctuary zones, as well as flow-on effects or trophic cascades on coral reef ecosystems resulting from the removal of large predatory fish. (2) The research database for the Ningaloo Marine Park that is maintained by the Department of Conservation and Land Management lists over 300 publications produced between 1992 and 2003 that relate to Ningaloo Marine Park. The research by M.B. Westera referred to in the answer to (1) addressed the impact of recreational fishing. (3) The Government does not have a policy to zone 30 per cent to 50 per cent of all marine parks as sanctuary zones. Zonings for each marine park will continue to be determined through the sanctuary management planning process and will continue to take account of scientific advice and community and stakeholder views. (4) See answer to (3).
Hon LJILJANNA RAVLICH replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Ningaloo Marine Park draft management plan and indicative management plan for the proposed extension to the existing park have been released on behalf of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority for a public comment period, which closes on 29 October 2004. The plans include the proposal that sanctuary or no-take zones be extended from 10 per cent of the existing park to 28 per cent of the proposed extended park. The final decision on zoning will be made after the closure of the public comment period. Sanctuary zones serve a range of purposes, including biodiversity conservation, scientific reference and research areas, education and passive recreational use. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has taken into account international scientific opinion that the level of sanctuary zones in tropical coral reef systems should be in the vicinity of 30 per cent to 50 per cent, as well as the recent work of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. Sanctuary reserves have been extended to more than 30 per cent of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The draft and indicative plans refer to recent research by M.B. Westera of Edith Cowan University, which shows that the abundance of popular target species such as spangled emperor is lower in fished areas compared with sanctuary zones, as well as flow-on effects or trophic cascades on coral reef ecosystems resulting from the removal of large predatory fish. (2) The research database for the Ningaloo Marine Park that is maintained by the Department of Conservation and Land Management lists over 300 publications produced between 1992 and 2003 that relate to Ningaloo Marine Park. The research by M.B. Westera referred to in the answer to (1) addressed the impact of recreational fishing. (3) The Government does not have a policy to zone 30 per cent to 50 per cent of all marine parks as sanctuary zones. Zonings for each marine park will continue to be determined through the sanctuary management planning process and will continue to take account of scientific advice and community and stakeholder views. (4) See answer to (3).
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Ningaloo Marine Park draft management plan and indicative management plan for the proposed extension to the existing park have been released on behalf of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority for a public comment period, which closes on 29 October 2004. The plans include the proposal that sanctuary or no-take zones be extended from 10 per cent of the existing park to 28 per cent of the proposed extended park. The final decision on zoning will be made after the closure of the public comment period. Sanctuary zones serve a range of purposes, including biodiversity conservation, scientific reference and research areas, education and passive recreational use. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has taken into account international scientific opinion that the level of sanctuary zones in tropical coral reef systems should be in the vicinity of 30 per cent to 50 per cent, as well as the recent work of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. Sanctuary reserves have been extended to more than 30 per cent of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The draft and indicative plans refer to recent research by M.B. Westera of Edith Cowan University, which shows that the abundance of popular target species such as spangled emperor is lower in fished areas compared with sanctuary zones, as well as flow-on effects or trophic cascades on coral reef ecosystems resulting from the removal of large predatory fish. (2) The research database for the Ningaloo Marine Park that is maintained by the Department of Conservation and Land Management lists over 300 publications produced between 1992 and 2003 that relate to Ningaloo Marine Park. The research by M.B. Westera referred to in the answer to (1) addressed the impact of recreational fishing. (3) The Government does not have a policy to zone 30 per cent to 50 per cent of all marine parks as sanctuary zones. Zonings for each marine park will continue to be determined through the sanctuary management planning process and will continue to take account of scientific advice and community and stakeholder views. (4) See answer to (3).
(1) The Ningaloo Marine Park draft management plan and indicative management plan for the proposed extension to the existing park have been released on behalf of the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority for a public comment period, which closes on 29 October 2004. The plans include the proposal that sanctuary or no-take zones be extended from 10 per cent of the existing park to 28 per cent of the proposed extended park. The final decision on zoning will be made after the closure of the public comment period. Sanctuary zones serve a range of purposes, including biodiversity conservation, scientific reference and research areas, education and passive recreational use. The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority has taken into account international scientific opinion that the level of sanctuary zones in tropical coral reef systems should be in the vicinity of 30 per cent to 50 per cent, as well as the recent work of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. Sanctuary reserves have been extended to more than 30 per cent of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The draft and indicative plans refer to recent research by M.B. Westera of Edith Cowan University, which shows that the abundance of popular target species such as spangled emperor is lower in fished areas compared with sanctuary zones, as well as flow-on effects or trophic cascades on coral reef ecosystems resulting from the removal of large predatory fish. (2) The research database for the Ningaloo Marine Park that is maintained by the Department of Conservation and Land Management lists over 300 publications produced between 1992 and 2003 that relate to Ningaloo Marine Park. The research by M.B. Westera referred to in the answer to (1) addressed the impact of recreational fishing. (3) The Government does not have a policy to zone 30 per cent to 50 per cent of all marine parks as sanctuary zones. Zonings for each marine park will continue to be determined through the sanctuary management planning process and will continue to take account of scientific advice and community and stakeholder views. (4) See answer to (3).
(2) The research database for the Ningaloo Marine Park that is maintained by the Department of Conservation and Land Management lists over 300 publications produced between 1992 and 2003 that relate to Ningaloo Marine Park. The research by M.B. Westera referred to in the answer to (1) addressed the impact of recreational fishing. (3) The Government does not have a policy to zone 30 per cent to 50 per cent of all marine parks as sanctuary zones. Zonings for each marine park will continue to be determined through the sanctuary management planning process and will continue to take account of scientific advice and community and stakeholder views. (4) See answer to (3).
(3) The Government does not have a policy to zone 30 per cent to 50 per cent of all marine parks as sanctuary zones. Zonings for each marine park will continue to be determined through the sanctuary management planning process and will continue to take account of scientific advice and community and stakeholder views. (4) See answer to (3).
(4) See answer to (3).
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