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Scientific information needs for benefits of use
This table indicates the ways in which factors influencing the Marine Park affect the social, economic and cultural benefits derived from different uses of the Marine Park. The coloured boxes are linked to web pages with further information and links regarding that specific interaction. The column titled Overall Status includes the cumulative impacts on that component.
Degree of concern to management High = | Adequacy of information Good = |
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Low = 
Guide to interpreting the Framework Tables
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| Social, economic & cultural benefits of ... | Commercial marine tourism |
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