Media for project "NERP TE Project 10.1 - SELTMP"

The Great Barrier Reef (GBR) region, including the people and industries it supports, is influenced by a range of drivers from global to local scales.

The SELTMP 2014: Ports and Shipping in the Great Barrier Reef technical report presents a snapshot of socio-economic data and indicators relevant to the current state of ports and shipping in the Great Barrier Reef region.

Coastal communities and the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) have a mutually beneficial relationship: proximity to the GBR allows easy access and a sense of connection to reef ecosystems.

<p>This project initiated a long-term monitoring program to document Australian perceptions about the Great Barrier Reef (GBR). A nationally representative online survey of more than 2,000 Australian residents explored individual attitudes about four key areas: inspiration, visitation, attitudes and perceptions of threats. Why the research is needed Increasing threats to the GBR have placed considerable importance on the creation of viable management and conservation outputs.

This dataset consists of the results of surveys of people to assess their use, dependency, wellbeing and perception of the Great Barrier Reef (GBR).

The Great Barrier Reef (GBR) is an iconic international tourism attraction. A thriving, significant tourism industry has been a part of the Marine Park since the early 1930s when tourism resorts became popular.

The Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area (GBRWHA) provides important and valued opportunities for recreation.

One of the key user groups the SELTMP monitors is the commercial fishing industry operating the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) region.

The Social and Economic Long Term Monitoring Programme (SELTMP) for the Great Barrier Reef is the result of a massive regional level initiative funded by the National Environment Programme (NERP), CSIRO Wealth from Oceans, James Cook University and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation.