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"We do not own the land,
we are here as caretakers.”
These words were shared with us by the current chair of the Woppaburra Traditional Use of Marine Resource Agreement, Meaghan Cummins; words that were passed to her from her own grandmother's sister, Ethel Richards.
The Reef Authority is proud to celebrate the incredible work, and the enduring connection that our First Nation’s staff and partners have with their Land and Sea Country, and their willingness to share their stories and their wisdom, so we can walk together to protect this precious resource for future generations.
Knowledge sharing
Traditional Owners representing 11 TUMRA (Traditional Use of Marine Resources Agreements) groups came together, on Byellee Country (Heron Island), to share their expertise, wisdom, and enduring connections that have informed the guardianship of the Reef for millennia.
What is co-management?
Co-management encompasses a broad range of partnership activities and formal agreements with Traditional Owners to manage the Marine Parks. These activities and agreements are grounded by eight guiding principles.
Healthy Country, healthy people
Mandubarra Traditional Owners have come together to share the importance of knowing, respecting and caring for their Sea Country and culture.
Talking coral cover
In case you missed it, you can now watch back our latest webinar all about coral cover and Reef health.
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority acknowledges the continuing sea country management and custodianship of the Great Barrier Reef by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traditional Owners whose rich cultures, heritage values, enduring connections and shared efforts protect the Reef for future generations.
