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Planning Area are considered to be of archaeological and scientific significance and are important sites for recreational use.
 (5) At least 20 shipwrecks believed to be within the area are over 75 years old and are protected by the Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976.
 (6) The Valetta is the only historic shipwreck that has a known location within close proximity to the Planning Area, located in the intertidal area at Happy Bay, Long Island.
 (7) Dent Island Lightstation is a part of the Planning Area's scenic appeal and recognised on the Commonwealth Heritage List, providing evidence of the historical development of maritime navigation aids in Australia.
 (8) World War II plane wrecks in the area are likely to retain significant archaeological information about wartime activities (and may include human remains) and can in some circumstances be important sites for recreational use as part of the Planning Area's aesthetic values.

1.14B  Issues
 (1) The Authority has identified the following issues relating to historic heritage in the Planning Area.
 (2) Places of historic significance in the Planning Area are fragile and irreplaceable.
 (3) There is a lack of knowledge about the location of heritage sites.
 (4) The condition of known historic shipwrecks is poorly understood.
 (5) Historic shipwrecks and World War II sites in the Planning Area are vulnerable to activities in or around the sites such as dredging, pipe and cable laying and marina development.
 (6) Historic sites are under pressure from natural threats (such as cyclones and sediment erosion), vessel anchoring, and pilfering of artefacts.
 (7) Dent Island Lightstation requires ongoing maintenance in order to maintain its historic heritage value.

1.14C  Strategies
 (1) Identify, manage, protect, conserve and communicate to all generations Commonwealth Heritage places and their values.
 (2) Survey proposed development areas to identify heritage sites prior to disturbance.
 (3) Encourage users of the Planning Area to abide by the Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976 when approaching shipwrecks.
 (4) Ensure best practice heritage management of the Dent Island Lightstation through cooperative partnership between the Authority and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, and in accordance with the Dent Island Lightstation Heritage Management Plan.
Note: The Dent Island Lightstation Heritage Management Plan is available at www.gbrmpa.gov.au.
 (5) Locate and survey places likely to be of historic significance, including through cooperative partnerships with Traditional Owners, relevant agencies, and other interested bodies.
Note: The document published by the Authority and entitled Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Heritage Strategy 2005 is available at www.gbrmpa.gov.au.

Subdivision 4—World Heritage and National Heritage

1.15A  Values
 (1) The Authority has identified the following values relating to World and National Heritage in the Planning Area.
 (2) The Great Barrier Reef, including the Planning Area, is a World Heritage Area under the