Links

Aboriginal

Nyamba Buru Yawuru - The signing of an Indigenous Land Use Agreement between the Yawuru native title holders and the WA Government in 2010, has resulted in the creation of a of a Roebuck Bay coastal conservation estate and proposed Roebuck Bay Marine Park. The coastal conservation estate which includes the intertidal zone, is being jointly managed by the Yawuru Corporation, DEC and the Shire of Broome for the purposes of conservation, recreation and customary Aboriginal use and enjoyment. The conservation estate covers a large part of the Yawuru coastline between its most northern boundary at Willie Creek to its most southern boundary, just below Eco Beach. It is proposed that a Roebuck Bay Marine Park, will be managed by the Yawuru Corporation and DEC. P 08 -9192 5155 E: info@yawuru.org.au

Research

Kimberley Marine Research Station » - Was launched in 2009 by marine biologist and third generation pearl farmer James Brown in collaboration with the Western Australian Marine Science Institution. Located at Cygnet Bay Pearls on the tip of the Dampier Peninsula, KMRS offers a working pearl farm base, infrastructure, vessels, experienced personnel and 65 years of local knowledge to the research community as the first and only fully operational marine research facility in the region.

Seagrass Watch » - The world’s largest global scientific, non-destructive seagrass assessment and monitoring program.

Conservation

Broome Community Seagrass Monitoring Project – One of 300 seagrass monitoring projects globally that help to protect seagrass resources. Three sites in Roebuck Bay are monitored using methods specified by Seagrass-Watch, the world’s largest global scientific, non-destructive seagrass assessment and monitoring program. Families and individuals from a range of backgrounds gather data from quadrats, which are then entered into Seagrass Watch’s national database, contributing to the pool of global information being collected about seagrass, while also assisting coastal managers. The Broome Community Seagrass Monitoring Project is in the baseline collection phase; information collected during this stage will indicate natural trends and changes in seagrass cover across seasons. E seagrass@environskimberley.org.au

Conservation Volunteers Australia »

Directory of Important Wetlands in Australia »

Environment Australia »

Environs Kimberley » - An independent community environmental organisation dedicated to protecting the nature and culture of the Kimberley region. We support development that is locally based and compatible with the special qualities and values of this unique, beautiful and little studied region.

Ramsar – International Convention for Wetlands Conservation »

Wetlands International » - “Wetlands International works to sustain and restore wetlands, their resources and biodiversity for future generations. Wetlands include river delta, lakes, peat swamps, lagoons, estuaries and reefs.”

WWF Australia »

Migratory Shorebirds

Asia-Pacific Shorebird Network » - Resources for the three major flyways of the region

Australasian Wader Study Group » - Formed in 1981 as a special interest group of Birds Australia to coordinate and focus studies on waders, or shorebirds in Australia and throughout their migration routes in the Asia Pacific

Birds Australia »

Birds Australia » - Australia’s peak scientific and recreational birding organisation

Broome Bird Observatory » - Located on the shores of Roebuck Bay, the BBO is dedicated to the conservation of migratory shorebirds, fostering science-based study, public education and alliances with conservation organisations from the local to international level.

CAMBA (China-Australia Migratory Bird Agreement) »

Feathers, Flyways & Friends program »

Global Flyway Network » - Global research initiatives.

International Wader Study Group »

New Zealand Wader Study Group » - North Island

Fishing

Department of Fisheries, Western Australia, Fish for the Future

Western Australia Fishing Industry Council – Is the peak industry body representing the commercial fishing industry, pearling and aquaculture.

Industry

Port of Broome » - Broome’s deepwater port services offshore and onshore mining, live exports, cruise vessel tourism, commercial fishing and pearling aquaculture -

Water Corporation » - Two waste water treatment plants service the townsite of Broome, with treated wastewater being used on the golf course, ovals and school grounds.