Mapping Interviews.

Background

Coastal marine parks are commonly accessed by various users and groups with different values and for different reasons and types of activities. This is especially true for areas shared amongst culturally diverse groups, where different values can result in contrasting ideas regarding the management and use of marine parks.

 

This project is a research initiative on the ecology and conservation values associated with dugongs and marine turtles, customary harvest, and other human activities and social values in Yawuru Nagulagun Roebuck Bay Marine Park near Broome, Western Australia. Social values aren't just about the marine park's direct benefits but also about the intangible connections people have with these places. Identifying, documenting, and analysing the range of activities and social values is a crucial component for understanding how marine parks are perceived and used. Every view that is captured helps to create a fuller picture of the bay and its users, that may inform more effective planning and management in the future. 

 

How can you participate?
To gather this information, we use paper maps of Yawuru Nagulagun Roebuck Bay Marine Park and surrounds, to mark the locations of the activities you engage with in this area and their associated values. You can participate in discussions in an informal way,  with this information captured on the maps and with audio-recorded interviews or questionnaires. This activity can take up to an hour, depending on how much information you want to share. If you would like to contribute your knowledge, please click the booking button below to book a time and date that suits you. The full project information sheet is available to download via the link below the booking button.

Your participation is voluntary, and you can withdraw at any time. Project approved by Murdoch University Human Research Ethics Committee (Approval 2023/190).

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