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Marmion Marine Park management Plan - Department of ...

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25.0 INFORMATION, INTERPRETATION AND EDUCATIONINFORMATION, INTERPRETATION AND EDUCATION GOALCreate an awareness, understanding and appreciation <strong>of</strong> the marine and coastal environments and thelimitations on their use.Meeting the public's expectations <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Park</strong>, and increasing public awareness and appreciation <strong>of</strong>natural values <strong>of</strong> the marine environment will be a major challenge. The proximity <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Park</strong> toPerth ensures regular and high numbers <strong>of</strong> users. In addition, its well-established volunteer supportgroup and the range <strong>of</strong> interpretive opportunities available, make the <strong>Park</strong> suitable as the <strong>Marine</strong>Interpretive Focal Unit for both the metropolitan area and the State. Education and interpretationprograms will be important. Educational material and guided interpretation <strong>of</strong> the reef are indemand. Different aspects <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Park</strong> will be addressed via:• on-site interpretation, including underwater trails, on-site signs and displays, printed material,guided activities, talks and tours;• <strong>of</strong>f-site interpretation, including a variety <strong>of</strong> general marine booklets, interactive displays outsidethe <strong>Park</strong> (for example, shopping centres), and the promotion <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Park</strong> in local andmetropolitan media; and• support programs in which volunteers will be recruited and trained to develop <strong>Park</strong> projects.The 'Friends <strong>of</strong> <strong>Marmion</strong> <strong>Marine</strong> <strong>Park</strong>' and the <strong>Park</strong> Guides are acknowledged as having a significantand positive contribution to the provision and dissemination <strong>of</strong> information about the <strong>Park</strong> and itsvalues (see 3 1.0 Community Liaison).Actions1. Develop an interpretation and communication program for the <strong>Park</strong>.2. Establish a formal volunteer program and involve local community members inday-to-day <strong>management</strong> <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Park</strong>.3. Recognise the role <strong>of</strong> the 'Friends <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Marmion</strong> <strong>Marine</strong> <strong>Park</strong>' with appropriateliaison and support.55

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