❓ A parliamentary question regarding the review of management plans for Shark Bay and Marmion Marine Parks, focusing on resource allocation and the impact of increased recreational activities. The Minister acknowledges increased pressure in one park but assures ongoing assessment.
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SHARK BAY MARINE PARK AND MARMION MARINE PARK — MANAGEMENT PLANS REVIEW
Some notice of this question was given in September, so it has been sitting around for a while. Further to question without notice 925 of 22 September 2009. (1) Does the minister support the intention of section 55(1) of the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 that a management plan’s policy, guidelines and operations will be effective for a specific period that shall not exceed 10 years? (2) If no to (1), why not? (3) If yes to (1), will the minister ensure that sufficient resources are provided to the Department of Environment and Conservation to carry out those reviews? (4) If no to (3), why not? (5) Does the minister acknowledge that there are significantly greater pressures from recreational and fishing activities on these marine parks now than there were 17 years ago? (6) How can the minister be sure that the existing management plans remain effective without a formal review? Hon DONNA FARAGHER
Some notice of this question was given in September, so it has been sitting around for a while. Further to question without notice 925 of 22 September 2009. (1) Does the minister support the intention of section 55(1) of the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 that a management plan’s policy, guidelines and operations will be effective for a specific period that shall not exceed 10 years? (2) If no to (1), why not? (3) If yes to (1), will the minister ensure that sufficient resources are provided to the Department of Environment and Conservation to carry out those reviews? (4) If no to (3), why not? (5) Does the minister acknowledge that there are significantly greater pressures from recreational and fishing activities on these marine parks now than there were 17 years ago? (6) How can the minister be sure that the existing management plans remain effective without a formal review? Hon DONNA FARAGHER
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Although the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 specifies a period of 10 years, it also provides that plans remain in force until replaced by a new plan. However, I am advised that procedures and actions required under the marine park and reserve management plans are assessed annually by both the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority to ensure that management is adapted to respond to new issues or information and to ensure that management remains effective. (2) Not applicable. (3) Reviews are scheduled and resourced in the context of overall planning priorities for proposed new and existing marine parks and reserves. (4) Not applicable. (5) It is acknowledged that recreational pressure, including fishing, has increased in Marmion Marine Park as Perth’s population increases and spreads along the northern corridor. Visitor data collected at Shark Bay Marine Park, however, indicates that although visitor numbers fluctuate from year to year, the total number of visitors has remained relatively stable since 1994-95. (6) See the answer to (1).
(1) Does the minister support the intention of section 55(1) of the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 that a management plan’s policy, guidelines and operations will be effective for a specific period that shall not exceed 10 years? (2) If no to (1), why not? (3) If yes to (1), will the minister ensure that sufficient resources are provided to the Department of Environment and Conservation to carry out those reviews? (4) If no to (3), why not? (5) Does the minister acknowledge that there are significantly greater pressures from recreational and fishing activities on these marine parks now than there were 17 years ago? (6) How can the minister be sure that the existing management plans remain effective without a formal review? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Although the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 specifies a period of 10 years, it also provides that plans remain in force until replaced by a new plan. However, I am advised that procedures and actions required under the marine park and reserve management plans are assessed annually by both the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority to ensure that management is adapted to respond to new issues or information and to ensure that management remains effective. (2) Not applicable. (3) Reviews are scheduled and resourced in the context of overall planning priorities for proposed new and existing marine parks and reserves. (4) Not applicable. (5) It is acknowledged that recreational pressure, including fishing, has increased in Marmion Marine Park as Perth’s population increases and spreads along the northern corridor. Visitor data collected at Shark Bay Marine Park, however, indicates that although visitor numbers fluctuate from year to year, the total number of visitors has remained relatively stable since 1994-95. (6) See the answer to (1).
(2) If no to (1), why not? (3) If yes to (1), will the minister ensure that sufficient resources are provided to the Department of Environment and Conservation to carry out those reviews? (4) If no to (3), why not? (5) Does the minister acknowledge that there are significantly greater pressures from recreational and fishing activities on these marine parks now than there were 17 years ago? (6) How can the minister be sure that the existing management plans remain effective without a formal review? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Although the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 specifies a period of 10 years, it also provides that plans remain in force until replaced by a new plan. However, I am advised that procedures and actions required under the marine park and reserve management plans are assessed annually by both the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority to ensure that management is adapted to respond to new issues or information and to ensure that management remains effective. (2) Not applicable. (3) Reviews are scheduled and resourced in the context of overall planning priorities for proposed new and existing marine parks and reserves. (4) Not applicable. (5) It is acknowledged that recreational pressure, including fishing, has increased in Marmion Marine Park as Perth’s population increases and spreads along the northern corridor. Visitor data collected at Shark Bay Marine Park, however, indicates that although visitor numbers fluctuate from year to year, the total number of visitors has remained relatively stable since 1994-95. (6) See the answer to (1).
(3) If yes to (1), will the minister ensure that sufficient resources are provided to the Department of Environment and Conservation to carry out those reviews? (4) If no to (3), why not? (5) Does the minister acknowledge that there are significantly greater pressures from recreational and fishing activities on these marine parks now than there were 17 years ago? (6) How can the minister be sure that the existing management plans remain effective without a formal review? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Although the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 specifies a period of 10 years, it also provides that plans remain in force until replaced by a new plan. However, I am advised that procedures and actions required under the marine park and reserve management plans are assessed annually by both the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority to ensure that management is adapted to respond to new issues or information and to ensure that management remains effective. (2) Not applicable. (3) Reviews are scheduled and resourced in the context of overall planning priorities for proposed new and existing marine parks and reserves. (4) Not applicable. (5) It is acknowledged that recreational pressure, including fishing, has increased in Marmion Marine Park as Perth’s population increases and spreads along the northern corridor. Visitor data collected at Shark Bay Marine Park, however, indicates that although visitor numbers fluctuate from year to year, the total number of visitors has remained relatively stable since 1994-95. (6) See the answer to (1).
(4) If no to (3), why not? (5) Does the minister acknowledge that there are significantly greater pressures from recreational and fishing activities on these marine parks now than there were 17 years ago? (6) How can the minister be sure that the existing management plans remain effective without a formal review? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Although the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 specifies a period of 10 years, it also provides that plans remain in force until replaced by a new plan. However, I am advised that procedures and actions required under the marine park and reserve management plans are assessed annually by both the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority to ensure that management is adapted to respond to new issues or information and to ensure that management remains effective. (2) Not applicable. (3) Reviews are scheduled and resourced in the context of overall planning priorities for proposed new and existing marine parks and reserves. (4) Not applicable. (5) It is acknowledged that recreational pressure, including fishing, has increased in Marmion Marine Park as Perth’s population increases and spreads along the northern corridor. Visitor data collected at Shark Bay Marine Park, however, indicates that although visitor numbers fluctuate from year to year, the total number of visitors has remained relatively stable since 1994-95. (6) See the answer to (1).
(5) Does the minister acknowledge that there are significantly greater pressures from recreational and fishing activities on these marine parks now than there were 17 years ago? (6) How can the minister be sure that the existing management plans remain effective without a formal review? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Although the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 specifies a period of 10 years, it also provides that plans remain in force until replaced by a new plan. However, I am advised that procedures and actions required under the marine park and reserve management plans are assessed annually by both the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority to ensure that management is adapted to respond to new issues or information and to ensure that management remains effective. (2) Not applicable. (3) Reviews are scheduled and resourced in the context of overall planning priorities for proposed new and existing marine parks and reserves. (4) Not applicable. (5) It is acknowledged that recreational pressure, including fishing, has increased in Marmion Marine Park as Perth’s population increases and spreads along the northern corridor. Visitor data collected at Shark Bay Marine Park, however, indicates that although visitor numbers fluctuate from year to year, the total number of visitors has remained relatively stable since 1994-95. (6) See the answer to (1).
(6) How can the minister be sure that the existing management plans remain effective without a formal review? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Although the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 specifies a period of 10 years, it also provides that plans remain in force until replaced by a new plan. However, I am advised that procedures and actions required under the marine park and reserve management plans are assessed annually by both the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority to ensure that management is adapted to respond to new issues or information and to ensure that management remains effective. (2) Not applicable. (3) Reviews are scheduled and resourced in the context of overall planning priorities for proposed new and existing marine parks and reserves. (4) Not applicable. (5) It is acknowledged that recreational pressure, including fishing, has increased in Marmion Marine Park as Perth’s population increases and spreads along the northern corridor. Visitor data collected at Shark Bay Marine Park, however, indicates that although visitor numbers fluctuate from year to year, the total number of visitors has remained relatively stable since 1994-95. (6) See the answer to (1).
Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Although the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 specifies a period of 10 years, it also provides that plans remain in force until replaced by a new plan. However, I am advised that procedures and actions required under the marine park and reserve management plans are assessed annually by both the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority to ensure that management is adapted to respond to new issues or information and to ensure that management remains effective. (2) Not applicable. (3) Reviews are scheduled and resourced in the context of overall planning priorities for proposed new and existing marine parks and reserves. (4) Not applicable. (5) It is acknowledged that recreational pressure, including fishing, has increased in Marmion Marine Park as Perth’s population increases and spreads along the northern corridor. Visitor data collected at Shark Bay Marine Park, however, indicates that although visitor numbers fluctuate from year to year, the total number of visitors has remained relatively stable since 1994-95. (6) See the answer to (1).
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Although the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 specifies a period of 10 years, it also provides that plans remain in force until replaced by a new plan. However, I am advised that procedures and actions required under the marine park and reserve management plans are assessed annually by both the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority to ensure that management is adapted to respond to new issues or information and to ensure that management remains effective. (2) Not applicable. (3) Reviews are scheduled and resourced in the context of overall planning priorities for proposed new and existing marine parks and reserves. (4) Not applicable. (5) It is acknowledged that recreational pressure, including fishing, has increased in Marmion Marine Park as Perth’s population increases and spreads along the northern corridor. Visitor data collected at Shark Bay Marine Park, however, indicates that although visitor numbers fluctuate from year to year, the total number of visitors has remained relatively stable since 1994-95. (6) See the answer to (1).
(1) Although the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 specifies a period of 10 years, it also provides that plans remain in force until replaced by a new plan. However, I am advised that procedures and actions required under the marine park and reserve management plans are assessed annually by both the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority to ensure that management is adapted to respond to new issues or information and to ensure that management remains effective. (2) Not applicable. (3) Reviews are scheduled and resourced in the context of overall planning priorities for proposed new and existing marine parks and reserves. (4) Not applicable. (5) It is acknowledged that recreational pressure, including fishing, has increased in Marmion Marine Park as Perth’s population increases and spreads along the northern corridor. Visitor data collected at Shark Bay Marine Park, however, indicates that although visitor numbers fluctuate from year to year, the total number of visitors has remained relatively stable since 1994-95. (6) See the answer to (1).
(2) Not applicable. (3) Reviews are scheduled and resourced in the context of overall planning priorities for proposed new and existing marine parks and reserves. (4) Not applicable. (5) It is acknowledged that recreational pressure, including fishing, has increased in Marmion Marine Park as Perth’s population increases and spreads along the northern corridor. Visitor data collected at Shark Bay Marine Park, however, indicates that although visitor numbers fluctuate from year to year, the total number of visitors has remained relatively stable since 1994-95. (6) See the answer to (1).
(3) Reviews are scheduled and resourced in the context of overall planning priorities for proposed new and existing marine parks and reserves. (4) Not applicable. (5) It is acknowledged that recreational pressure, including fishing, has increased in Marmion Marine Park as Perth’s population increases and spreads along the northern corridor. Visitor data collected at Shark Bay Marine Park, however, indicates that although visitor numbers fluctuate from year to year, the total number of visitors has remained relatively stable since 1994-95. (6) See the answer to (1).
(4) Not applicable. (5) It is acknowledged that recreational pressure, including fishing, has increased in Marmion Marine Park as Perth’s population increases and spreads along the northern corridor. Visitor data collected at Shark Bay Marine Park, however, indicates that although visitor numbers fluctuate from year to year, the total number of visitors has remained relatively stable since 1994-95. (6) See the answer to (1).
(5) It is acknowledged that recreational pressure, including fishing, has increased in Marmion Marine Park as Perth’s population increases and spreads along the northern corridor. Visitor data collected at Shark Bay Marine Park, however, indicates that although visitor numbers fluctuate from year to year, the total number of visitors has remained relatively stable since 1994-95. (6) See the answer to (1).
(6) See the answer to (1).
(1) Does the minister support the intention of section 55(1) of the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 that a management plan’s policy, guidelines and operations will be effective for a specific period that shall not exceed 10 years? (2) If no to (1), why not? (3) If yes to (1), will the minister ensure that sufficient resources are provided to the Department of Environment and Conservation to carry out those reviews? (4) If no to (3), why not? (5) Does the minister acknowledge that there are significantly greater pressures from recreational and fishing activities on these marine parks now than there were 17 years ago? (6) How can the minister be sure that the existing management plans remain effective without a formal review? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Although the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 specifies a period of 10 years, it also provides that plans remain in force until replaced by a new plan. However, I am advised that procedures and actions required under the marine park and reserve management plans are assessed annually by both the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority to ensure that management is adapted to respond to new issues or information and to ensure that management remains effective. (2) Not applicable. (3) Reviews are scheduled and resourced in the context of overall planning priorities for proposed new and existing marine parks and reserves. (4) Not applicable. (5) It is acknowledged that recreational pressure, including fishing, has increased in Marmion Marine Park as Perth’s population increases and spreads along the northern corridor. Visitor data collected at Shark Bay Marine Park, however, indicates that although visitor numbers fluctuate from year to year, the total number of visitors has remained relatively stable since 1994-95. (6) See the answer to (1).
(2) If no to (1), why not? (3) If yes to (1), will the minister ensure that sufficient resources are provided to the Department of Environment and Conservation to carry out those reviews? (4) If no to (3), why not? (5) Does the minister acknowledge that there are significantly greater pressures from recreational and fishing activities on these marine parks now than there were 17 years ago? (6) How can the minister be sure that the existing management plans remain effective without a formal review? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Although the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 specifies a period of 10 years, it also provides that plans remain in force until replaced by a new plan. However, I am advised that procedures and actions required under the marine park and reserve management plans are assessed annually by both the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority to ensure that management is adapted to respond to new issues or information and to ensure that management remains effective. (2) Not applicable. (3) Reviews are scheduled and resourced in the context of overall planning priorities for proposed new and existing marine parks and reserves. (4) Not applicable. (5) It is acknowledged that recreational pressure, including fishing, has increased in Marmion Marine Park as Perth’s population increases and spreads along the northern corridor. Visitor data collected at Shark Bay Marine Park, however, indicates that although visitor numbers fluctuate from year to year, the total number of visitors has remained relatively stable since 1994-95. (6) See the answer to (1).
(3) If yes to (1), will the minister ensure that sufficient resources are provided to the Department of Environment and Conservation to carry out those reviews? (4) If no to (3), why not? (5) Does the minister acknowledge that there are significantly greater pressures from recreational and fishing activities on these marine parks now than there were 17 years ago? (6) How can the minister be sure that the existing management plans remain effective without a formal review? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Although the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 specifies a period of 10 years, it also provides that plans remain in force until replaced by a new plan. However, I am advised that procedures and actions required under the marine park and reserve management plans are assessed annually by both the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority to ensure that management is adapted to respond to new issues or information and to ensure that management remains effective. (2) Not applicable. (3) Reviews are scheduled and resourced in the context of overall planning priorities for proposed new and existing marine parks and reserves. (4) Not applicable. (5) It is acknowledged that recreational pressure, including fishing, has increased in Marmion Marine Park as Perth’s population increases and spreads along the northern corridor. Visitor data collected at Shark Bay Marine Park, however, indicates that although visitor numbers fluctuate from year to year, the total number of visitors has remained relatively stable since 1994-95. (6) See the answer to (1).
(4) If no to (3), why not? (5) Does the minister acknowledge that there are significantly greater pressures from recreational and fishing activities on these marine parks now than there were 17 years ago? (6) How can the minister be sure that the existing management plans remain effective without a formal review? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Although the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 specifies a period of 10 years, it also provides that plans remain in force until replaced by a new plan. However, I am advised that procedures and actions required under the marine park and reserve management plans are assessed annually by both the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority to ensure that management is adapted to respond to new issues or information and to ensure that management remains effective. (2) Not applicable. (3) Reviews are scheduled and resourced in the context of overall planning priorities for proposed new and existing marine parks and reserves. (4) Not applicable. (5) It is acknowledged that recreational pressure, including fishing, has increased in Marmion Marine Park as Perth’s population increases and spreads along the northern corridor. Visitor data collected at Shark Bay Marine Park, however, indicates that although visitor numbers fluctuate from year to year, the total number of visitors has remained relatively stable since 1994-95. (6) See the answer to (1).
(5) Does the minister acknowledge that there are significantly greater pressures from recreational and fishing activities on these marine parks now than there were 17 years ago? (6) How can the minister be sure that the existing management plans remain effective without a formal review? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Although the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 specifies a period of 10 years, it also provides that plans remain in force until replaced by a new plan. However, I am advised that procedures and actions required under the marine park and reserve management plans are assessed annually by both the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority to ensure that management is adapted to respond to new issues or information and to ensure that management remains effective. (2) Not applicable. (3) Reviews are scheduled and resourced in the context of overall planning priorities for proposed new and existing marine parks and reserves. (4) Not applicable. (5) It is acknowledged that recreational pressure, including fishing, has increased in Marmion Marine Park as Perth’s population increases and spreads along the northern corridor. Visitor data collected at Shark Bay Marine Park, however, indicates that although visitor numbers fluctuate from year to year, the total number of visitors has remained relatively stable since 1994-95. (6) See the answer to (1).
(6) How can the minister be sure that the existing management plans remain effective without a formal review? Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Although the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 specifies a period of 10 years, it also provides that plans remain in force until replaced by a new plan. However, I am advised that procedures and actions required under the marine park and reserve management plans are assessed annually by both the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority to ensure that management is adapted to respond to new issues or information and to ensure that management remains effective. (2) Not applicable. (3) Reviews are scheduled and resourced in the context of overall planning priorities for proposed new and existing marine parks and reserves. (4) Not applicable. (5) It is acknowledged that recreational pressure, including fishing, has increased in Marmion Marine Park as Perth’s population increases and spreads along the northern corridor. Visitor data collected at Shark Bay Marine Park, however, indicates that although visitor numbers fluctuate from year to year, the total number of visitors has remained relatively stable since 1994-95. (6) See the answer to (1).
Hon DONNA FARAGHER replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Although the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 specifies a period of 10 years, it also provides that plans remain in force until replaced by a new plan. However, I am advised that procedures and actions required under the marine park and reserve management plans are assessed annually by both the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority to ensure that management is adapted to respond to new issues or information and to ensure that management remains effective. (2) Not applicable. (3) Reviews are scheduled and resourced in the context of overall planning priorities for proposed new and existing marine parks and reserves. (4) Not applicable. (5) It is acknowledged that recreational pressure, including fishing, has increased in Marmion Marine Park as Perth’s population increases and spreads along the northern corridor. Visitor data collected at Shark Bay Marine Park, however, indicates that although visitor numbers fluctuate from year to year, the total number of visitors has remained relatively stable since 1994-95. (6) See the answer to (1).
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) Although the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 specifies a period of 10 years, it also provides that plans remain in force until replaced by a new plan. However, I am advised that procedures and actions required under the marine park and reserve management plans are assessed annually by both the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority to ensure that management is adapted to respond to new issues or information and to ensure that management remains effective. (2) Not applicable. (3) Reviews are scheduled and resourced in the context of overall planning priorities for proposed new and existing marine parks and reserves. (4) Not applicable. (5) It is acknowledged that recreational pressure, including fishing, has increased in Marmion Marine Park as Perth’s population increases and spreads along the northern corridor. Visitor data collected at Shark Bay Marine Park, however, indicates that although visitor numbers fluctuate from year to year, the total number of visitors has remained relatively stable since 1994-95. (6) See the answer to (1).
(1) Although the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 specifies a period of 10 years, it also provides that plans remain in force until replaced by a new plan. However, I am advised that procedures and actions required under the marine park and reserve management plans are assessed annually by both the Department of Environment and Conservation and the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority to ensure that management is adapted to respond to new issues or information and to ensure that management remains effective. (2) Not applicable. (3) Reviews are scheduled and resourced in the context of overall planning priorities for proposed new and existing marine parks and reserves. (4) Not applicable. (5) It is acknowledged that recreational pressure, including fishing, has increased in Marmion Marine Park as Perth’s population increases and spreads along the northern corridor. Visitor data collected at Shark Bay Marine Park, however, indicates that although visitor numbers fluctuate from year to year, the total number of visitors has remained relatively stable since 1994-95. (6) See the answer to (1).
(2) Not applicable. (3) Reviews are scheduled and resourced in the context of overall planning priorities for proposed new and existing marine parks and reserves. (4) Not applicable. (5) It is acknowledged that recreational pressure, including fishing, has increased in Marmion Marine Park as Perth’s population increases and spreads along the northern corridor. Visitor data collected at Shark Bay Marine Park, however, indicates that although visitor numbers fluctuate from year to year, the total number of visitors has remained relatively stable since 1994-95. (6) See the answer to (1).
(3) Reviews are scheduled and resourced in the context of overall planning priorities for proposed new and existing marine parks and reserves. (4) Not applicable. (5) It is acknowledged that recreational pressure, including fishing, has increased in Marmion Marine Park as Perth’s population increases and spreads along the northern corridor. Visitor data collected at Shark Bay Marine Park, however, indicates that although visitor numbers fluctuate from year to year, the total number of visitors has remained relatively stable since 1994-95. (6) See the answer to (1).
(4) Not applicable. (5) It is acknowledged that recreational pressure, including fishing, has increased in Marmion Marine Park as Perth’s population increases and spreads along the northern corridor. Visitor data collected at Shark Bay Marine Park, however, indicates that although visitor numbers fluctuate from year to year, the total number of visitors has remained relatively stable since 1994-95. (6) See the answer to (1).
(5) It is acknowledged that recreational pressure, including fishing, has increased in Marmion Marine Park as Perth’s population increases and spreads along the northern corridor. Visitor data collected at Shark Bay Marine Park, however, indicates that although visitor numbers fluctuate from year to year, the total number of visitors has remained relatively stable since 1994-95. (6) See the answer to (1).
(6) See the answer to (1).
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