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       (f)         complies with the provisions of this management plan.

    3.3.3           Researchers should provide the Director with reports and findings arising from research activities in the park, including rights to use and share the work where appropriate.

    3.3.4           Research and monitoring that involves access to biological resources within the meaning of Part 8A of the EPBC Regulations must comply with those Regulations, in addition to the requirements of this section of the plan.

    3.3.5           Research and monitoring priorities shall be regularly reviewed during the life of this plan to address key threats to the values of the park (also see 3.1.5).

Actions
    3.3.6           Subject to available resources, collaborate with the scientific community, research organisations and other relevant agencies to undertake an effective research and monitoring program for the park to address the following priorities:

       (a)      ecological and population surveys of red-footed boobies

       (b)      ecological and population studies of the endemic Cocos buff-banded rail, including studies related to their relocation to the southern atoll

       (c)       monitoring of land crab diversity, population and ecology

       (d)      monitoring of the yellow crazy ant and scale insects, including assessment of the impacts of yellow crazy ants to, if required, inform control strategies

       (e)      monitoring and mapping of island vegetation, including weed species

       (f)        monitoring and mapping of the structure and morphology of the island and the central lagoon

       (g)      monitoring of the population of marine turtles in the waters of the park and surrounding area, including nesting activity

       (h)      monitoring of coral reefs and significant fish species, including marine species diversity and hybrid fauna, and to detect changes in coral reef ecosystem health

       (i)         establishing and implementing a monitoring program of the ecological character of the Ramsar site to inform management activities

       (j)         undertaking studies to assist with addressing emerging park management issues, such as monitoring methodology and strategies for controlling any newly introduced invasive species. This may include off-park studies.

    3.3.7           Maintain a registry of scientific and research reports and articles relevant to the park.

    3.3.8           Establish and maintain an effective and accessible system to store and manage research data using relevant computerised databases and a geographic information system (GIS).

    4.                 Cultural heritage management

Objective
The park's cultural values are protected and conserved.
Performance indicators
The following indicators will be used under this plan to measure performance in cultural heritage management:
    * The condition of significant cultural heritage sites is inspected and maintained.
    4.1              Cultural heritage site management

Background
The park is a listed place on the Commonwealth Heritage List under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) for its natural and cultural heritage significance (see Appendix D for the basis of listing).
Previous human activity in the park has included