Main Users...
There is a variety of users that use the coastal area of the Wollongong Harbour Precinct beginning with Fishermen who take their boats out and catch fish to either eat or sell. Residents, tourists and school groups use the area for recreational and leisure activities whilst school groups may use it for educational purposes. Businesses may use the area for shipping and boating in the harbour. Photographers are one of the most main users of this coastal area; they take photos of the Wollongong Harbour Precinct and its' surroundings. Scientists and Geographers can take photos as well as photographers, but both groups take them back to study the geography or science of the area. Geographers may study and observe the geographical processes whilst Scientists study the science of the area as well as taking samples of water, sand or vegetation to study. Sports people is yet another group who use this coastal area for practicing their sport such as surfing or kayaking. Lastly, backpackers use the area for backpacking through because the rocks and sand can make for an interesting hike.
The effect of these Main Users...
Firstly, the effect on the coastal environment these users have is significant. Fishermen are damaging the ecosystem by endangering fish species. This can largely impact the area. All groups have a major negative impact on the dune areas by either damaging them by careless or irresponsible actions . However, all groups can have a positive impact as well by supporting and helping the preservation of the dune areas.
Evidence of human interaction in the area has been found and the evidence as largely impacted the area by damaging it. Graffiti has been put onto some of the rocks at the headland and this could be in the hands of any of these groups; possibly by tourists or visitors to the area. Scientists and Geographers physically impact the area due to them taking samples of the water and/or plant life, measuring, and researching the various organisms of which the is their habitat. This can damage the area, for example, the vegetation on the dune area.
Secondly, the effect of the main user groups on each other are also significant. Residents may get upset or annoyed if any other groups such as tourists damage or misuse the area in any way. Sports people might take up too much of the beach and the tourists aren't left with much or vice versa; meaning that the tourists might not get enough space to just swim whilst the sports people are out kayaking or surfing.
School groups can disrupt or annoy photographers or tourists by getting in the way of their photos or leisure activities. Lastly, Geographers, Scientists or photographers may get frustrated if disrupted by tourists, school groups or sports people.
Evidence of human interaction in the area has been found and the evidence as largely impacted the area by damaging it. Graffiti has been put onto some of the rocks at the headland and this could be in the hands of any of these groups; possibly by tourists or visitors to the area. Scientists and Geographers physically impact the area due to them taking samples of the water and/or plant life, measuring, and researching the various organisms of which the is their habitat. This can damage the area, for example, the vegetation on the dune area.
Secondly, the effect of the main user groups on each other are also significant. Residents may get upset or annoyed if any other groups such as tourists damage or misuse the area in any way. Sports people might take up too much of the beach and the tourists aren't left with much or vice versa; meaning that the tourists might not get enough space to just swim whilst the sports people are out kayaking or surfing.
School groups can disrupt or annoy photographers or tourists by getting in the way of their photos or leisure activities. Lastly, Geographers, Scientists or photographers may get frustrated if disrupted by tourists, school groups or sports people.