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- 1. Planting vegetation or installing barriers to stabilise dunes and prevent erosion.
- 3. WA’s first marine park, located near Perth, protecting reefs and fish habitats.
- 4. Structures built to trap sand and reduce wind erosion, helping build up dunes.
- 6. A World Heritage-listed fringing reef off WA’s coast, known for biodiversity and whale shark tourism.
- 9. WA department managing water resources and environmental protection.
- 10. The world’s largest coral reef system, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with multiple zone types to balance conservation and use.
- 11. The peak body representing recreational fishers in WA, often consulted in marine park planning.
- 14. Typically refers to deeper offshore areas in marine parks, often used for commercial or recreational fishing.
- 18. Sloped structures placed on banks or shorelines to absorb wave energy and prevent erosion.
- 19. The WA government agency responsible for managing national parks and marine parks.
- 21. Environmentally responsible tourism that supports conservation and benefits local communities.
- 22. Allowing coastal areas to erode or flood naturally, often moving infrastructure inland.
- 23. The process where rock particles collide and break into smaller, smoother pieces.
- 24. Erosion caused by waves carrying sand and pebbles that grind down rock surfaces.
- 26. Zone where sustainable commercial and recreational activities are permitted under regulations.
- 27. Solid walls built to reflect wave energy and protect land behind from erosion.
- 28. A marine area in WA with high ecological value, supporting seagrass meadows and dugongs.
- 29. Erosion caused by chemical reactions between water and rock, especially involving salt.
- 30. Often a synonym for sanctuary zones; areas with high protection where no extraction is allowed.
- 32. Long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns, largely driven by human activities like burning fossil fuels.
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- 2. Refers to ocean circulation driven by differences in temperature and salinity, affecting global climate and marine ecosystems.
- 5. ‘No take’ zones where fishing and collecting are prohibited to protect biodiversity.
- 7. Erosion caused by the force of water compressing air in cracks, breaking apart rock.
- 8. Areas set aside for the protection of marine ecosystems, often allowing minimal human interference and prioritising conservation and research.
- 12. Barriers built perpendicular to the shore to trap sand and reduce longshore drift.
- 13. Zone within marine parks where activities like fishing, diving, and boating are allowed, with some restrictions.
- 15. Areas where limited and regulated fishing activities are permitted, often with gear restrictions.
- 16. Australia's national science agency, conducting marine and climate research to support sustainable management.
- 17. A marine park in WA’s southwest known for its mix of sanctuary, recreation, and special purpose zones.
- 20. Zone managed for a particular use, such as scientific research, cultural use, or port activities.
- 25. Adding sand to eroded beaches to restore natural protection and recreational value.
- 31. Large rocks placed along shorelines to absorb wave energy and reduce erosion.