High resolution mapping of reef utilisation by humans in Ningaloo Marine Park

Beckley, L.E., Smallwood, C.B., Moore, S.A., Kobryn, H.T. and Lombard, A.T. (2008) High resolution mapping of reef utilisation by humans in Ningaloo Marine Park. Ningaloo Research Progress Report: Discovering Ningaloo – latest findings and their implications for management. Ningaloo Research Coordinating Committee. Department of Environment and Conservation, WA.

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Abstract

This project forms part of the Wealth from Oceans Flagship Ningaloo Collaboration Cluster. The main objectives are (1) to determine the spatial and temporal distribution of recreational activities (e.g., fishing, diving, snorkelling, kayaking, surfing etc) within the reef lagoon system at Ningaloo Marine Park (NMP) and (2) to relate distribution patterns to factors such as biodiversity, physical conditions, park zoning, access roads and accommodation nodes.