Ningaloo Cluster Project 2: High resolution mapping of reef utilisation by humans at Ningaloo

The spatial and temporal distribution of recreational activities along the shore and within the reef lagoon system of Ningaloo Marine Park was studied. Also the spatial distribution of recreational use in NMP in relation to biodiversity, habitats, physical conditions, park zoning, access roads and tracks and accommodation nodes determined with demographics, frequency of visitation, choice of destination, socioeconomics, and catches of recreational fishers measured. An understanding of historical use patterns at NMP from other potential sources of data on reef utilisation was also determined.

本研究针对宁格罗海洋公园（Ningaloo Marine Park，以下简称NMP）沿岸及礁湖系统内休闲活动的时空分布特征展开调研。同时，结合人口统计学指标、到访频次、目的地选择偏好、社会经济因素以及休闲垂钓者的渔获数据，本研究剖析了NMP内休闲活动空间分布与生物多样性、栖息地、物理环境、公园分区、通行道路及住宿节点之间的关联。此外，本研究还通过其他潜在礁体利用数据来源，对NMP的历史休闲使用模式进行了系统梳理。