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In general, non-consumptive activities (for example, diving) will be given preference to consumptiveactivities (for example, fishing), and recreation use will be given preference to commercial use. Thiswill be based on the impact of the specific type of use on the Marine Park's values.19.0 RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES19.1 RECREATIONAL FISHINGRecreational fishing is an important activity in the Park. Beach and rock fishing are popular alongthe coastline. Fishing from boats or from the shore in the General Use and Recreation Zones isavailable in most of the waters in the Park. An aim of management is that fish stocks be maintainedand species that are restricted in abundance or distribution be protected. Recreational fishing will beprohibited in the Sanctuary Zones.Certain species of molluscs and crustaceans commonly taken for consumption are treated as fish forthe purposes of this plan. Appendix 1 lists fish species that may be taken for consumption from Parkwaters, as per Fisheries Act Regulations.Some fishing methods are considered to be environmentally damaging, or to cause such disturbanceto fish communities that other Park users are disadvantaged. Spearfishing can cause rapid stockdepletion in accessible areas and cause conflict with the recreation experience of other divers.Spearfishing is excluded from the areas zoned Sanctuary and within 1800 metres of the shoreline toenable an assessment of the full impact of this activity and to maintain areas of high use free fromconflicting use.Wilson, Hancock and Chittleborough (1979) suggest that netting and other human pressures mayhave reduced fish stocks in the Swan River during the early development of Perth, but there is nodetailed scientific study on the impacts of net fishing in the inshore coastal waters of WesternAustralia.Net fishing in the past has caused some interference and concern to other recreational users in thePark's waters. The non-selectiveness of net fishing is not within the conservation objectives ofmanagement, and presently there is a total ban on all amateur netting within the Park, excepting theuse of drop nets for crabs.37
Recreational fishing is controlled under the recreation fishing regulations of the Fisheries Act.Current bag limits which apply generally, also apply within the Park. As research and monitoringproceeds it may become apparent that the current bag limits need revision if the recreational fisheryis to be maintained at present levels. Recreational fishing in high-use areas, where there are a numberof competing and conflicting uses, may require restrictions to minimise conflicts.Actions1. Regulate recreational fishing in the Park according to the fishing regulationsproclaimed under the Fisheries Act, in consultation with CALM. Advise the publicthrough appropriate means.2. Ensure monitoring of fish populations is undertaken to ensure sustainable use.Liaise with the Fisheries Department.3. Seek proclaimation of fishing regulations, if necessary, to provide protection to anyspecies of fish shown to be in need of special protection.4. Seek proclaimation of bag limits specifically for the Park, as necessary.5. Prohibit recreational fishing in Sanctuary Zones.6. Allow recreational fishing in the Park using hand held rods, lines with no morethan three hooks attached (a flight of ganged hooks counts as one hook), rocklobster pots and drop nets for crabs. Prohibit the use of traps, set-lines or nets andspearfishing using compressed air.7. Prohibit use of gidgees, hawaiian slings, spearguns or any form of spear, definedunder the Fisheries Act, within 1 800m of the shore and in Sanctuary Zones.Prohibit competition spearfishing in the Park.8. Prohibit fish aggregating devices (FADS) in the Park.9. Allow for charter boat operations providing services for recreational fishing bypermit, issued by CALM under standard concession arrangements.38
Page 2 and 3: MARMION MARINE PARKMANAGEMENT PLAN1
Page 4 and 5: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThis management pla
Page 6 and 7: 20.0 COMMERCIAL FISHING____________
Page 8 and 9: INDEX TO ACTIONSReferences are show
Page 10 and 11: INTRODUCTION1. Overview2. Values3.
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Page 14 and 15: Map 1. Location of Marmion Marine P
Page 16 and 17: • Traditional use of beaches and
Page 19 and 20: PRINCIPAL MANAGEMENT DIRECTIONS6. P
Page 21 and 22: 7.0 POLICIES AND GOALSNPNCA AND CAL
Page 23 and 24: Restrictions on certain activities,
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Page 31 and 32: CONSERVATION11. Principal Conservat
Page 33 and 34: 12.0 CLIMATE AND OCEANOGRAPHYThe Pa
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Page 37 and 38: Actions1. Maintain liaison between
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Page 41 and 42: TABLE 2.Fin Fish Species Commonly C
Page 43 and 44: Little is known about past or prese
Page 45: 18.0 PRINCIPAL RECREATION AND COMME
Page 49 and 50: 19.3 DIVING AND SNORKELLINGThe shel
Page 51 and 52: 2. Restrict use of motorised and no
Page 53 and 54: 20.0 COMMERCIAL FISHINGCommercial f
Page 55 and 56: 2. Four wheel drive access for beac
Page 57 and 58: 22.0 AIRCRAFTBoth military and civi
Page 59 and 60: ActionDesign, location and installa
Page 61 and 62: Proposed sites, development and con
Page 63 and 64: INFORMATION, INTERPRETATION ANDEDUC
Page 65 and 66: 4. Ensure commercial operators main
Page 67 and 68: 26.0 RESEARCH AND MONITORINGRESEARC
Page 69 and 70: 27.0 SAFETY, SEARCH AND RESCUEA num
Page 71 and 72: 30.0 FUNDINGThis management plan wi
Page 73 and 74: BIBLIOGRAPHYAllen, A.D. (1981). Gro
Page 75 and 76: Woods, P.J. (1984a). Local coastal
Page 77 and 78: APPENDIX 2Western AustralianFISHERI
Page 79 and 80: APPENDIX 3(a)WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

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