Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L00326:front:0:p10
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L00326
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Character Range: 26081–29132

* Implementation plan 2—Consolidation (years 5–8). To be developed following a review of the first implementation plan, and considering lessons learnt. To continue any ongoing foundational management actions.
  * Implementation plan 3—Finalisation and review (years 9–10). To set out arrangements to review the lessons learnt from implementing the management plan over the first eight years, and inform the development of the next management plan for the South-west Network.

Adaptive management
Regular monitoring, evaluation, reporting and review of the implementation of this plan will be essential to achieve the vision for Australian Marine Parks and the objectives for this plan. The Director will undertake periodic monitoring, evaluation, review and reporting on the implementation of this plan to:
  * evaluate the effectiveness of this plan in achieving its objectives;
  * track progress in meeting performance indicators identified in implementation plans;
  * review the effectiveness of zoning and other management arrangements to protect and conserve marine park values;
  * identify changes in management context and priorities;
  * consider the adequacy of knowledge of marine park values, uses, pressures, social and economic benefits and impacts;
  * consider the effectiveness of monitoring and evaluation, and the appropriateness of key indicators and performance measures;
  * identify and prioritise future management actions;
  * provide information to enable adaptive management; and
  * inform the development of a new management plan for the South-west Network at the conclusion of this plan.
The South-west Marine Parks Network
Southern right whale mother and calf (John Bannister)

The South-west Marine Region
The South-west Marine Region (region) extends from the eastern end of Kangaroo Island in South Australia to the waters off Shark Bay in Western Australia. The region covers approximately 1.3 million km2 of temperate and subtropical waters of the Great Australian Bight and Indian Ocean adjacent to the coastal waters of South Australia and Western Australia (Figure 2.1).
Traditional owners have managed and used sea country within the region for tens of thousands of years. They use and actively manage the coastal and marine environments of the region as a resource and to maintain cultural identity, health and wellbeing. Fishing, hunting and the maintenance of culture and heritage through ritual, stories and traditional knowledge continue as important uses of nearshore and adjacent areas.
The region is popular for activities such as fishing, snorkelling, diving and boating. Tourism operators offer unique experiences for visitors to enjoy the marine environment. Some of the tourism drawcards in the region include wildlife watching at Geographe Bay and Bremer Bay, fishing and food tourism along the coastline from Walpole to Albany, and Kangaroo Island for its unique natural qualities and character. Although many of the marine parks are remote and far offshore, opportunities exist for recreational