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ecreational uses new to the Park will initiate further change. The only factor that has a degree ofcertainty is that change is likely to be rapid.Any particular area in the Park has a finite capacity for use beyond which the area's environmentalstability will decline and the user conflict will increase. When this occurs, one type or level of use mayhave to take precedence. Modification of a site will sometimes lessen environmental impacts andsustain higher levels of use that are more socially acceptable. However, preferred beaches willinevitably become crowded and competition will increase at preferred fishing sites.As levels of use in the Park and adjacent areas increase, the equity of use' is likely to change. Bothmanagement and the community need to be aware that changes will occur and some traditional usesmay change.Recognising the complexity of the area's conservation, recreation, education and commercial values,the Marine Park was declared in 1987 to protect these values. Marmion Marine Park was the first of anumber of marine parks established in the State.The name Marmion has a long-standing, readily identifiable, geographical association with the area.The Marmion Whaling Station, located on land now used as the Sorrento Caravan Park, was one ofthe original developments in the area. Presumably, the suburb Marmion, the Marmion Lagoon andthe Marmion Reefs were named after the Whaling Station. It is an appropriate name for the MarinePark.2.0 VALUESConservation Values• Rich and diverse marine communities that represent a variety of marine habitats.• Invertebrate species of special interest, for example, the cowry shells Cypraea venusta andCypraea friendii .• Habitats for marine mammals, such as Sealions, dolphins and whales.• Seagrass beds in the shallow lagoons that contribute to energy flows in coastal ecosystems andstabilise sandbanks.3
• Natural marine features supplement attractive coastal panoramas.• A suite of marine species and habitats characteristic of Western Australia's mid-west coast, thatcontribute to the biodiversity and overall conservation value of the marine reserve estate .• Shipwrecks, such as the historic 'Centaur', are located in Park waters.Recreational and Commercial Values• Clean, sandy beaches and relatively protected waters between outer reefs and the coast thatprovide the opportunity for a variety of recreational activities.• Marine habitats that support a major resource for recreational fishing, including fin fish and rocklobster.• Natural resources that attract large numbers of tourist.• Marine habitats that support a valuable commercial fishing industry, particularly rock lobster.• Commercial diving and whale-watching tours, are major tourist attractions.Educational Values• School groups, tertiary institutions and outdoor clubs use the Park for educational projects suchas intertidal biology and snorkelling classes.• Display and interpretation opportunities such as the Boyinaboat Dive Trail, and at establishmentslike the Underwater World Oceanarium are available.• An active 'Friends of the Marmion Marine Park' group that promotes Park values.• Facilities at the Hillarys Boat Harbour provide CALM and other Government agencies with afocal point from which to disseminate information to the public.• The City of Stirling has an interesting history of coastal development such as the MarmionWhaling Station.1 Equity of use can be expressed as either the social value of a recreational experience, or the economic value of anactivity to any Park user.4
Page 2 and 3: MARMION MARINE PARKMANAGEMENT PLAN1
Page 4 and 5: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThis management pla
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Page 8 and 9: INDEX TO ACTIONSReferences are show
Page 10 and 11: INTRODUCTION1. Overview2. Values3.
Page 14 and 15: Map 1. Location of Marmion Marine P
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Page 33 and 34: 12.0 CLIMATE AND OCEANOGRAPHYThe Pa
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INFORMATION, INTERPRETATION ANDEDUC
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4. Ensure commercial operators main
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26.0 RESEARCH AND MONITORINGRESEARC
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27.0 SAFETY, SEARCH AND RESCUEA num
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30.0 FUNDINGThis management plan wi
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BIBLIOGRAPHYAllen, A.D. (1981). Gro
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Woods, P.J. (1984a). Local coastal
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APPENDIX 2Western AustralianFISHERI
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APPENDIX 3(a)WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
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