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Great Southern Plan with Ian Walker
Counting kangaroos in the dusty wilds of northern Victoria is perhaps not your typical apprenticeship for those charged with conserving and protecting Australia’s most iconic marine environments. But, as his Reef Authority colleagues will cheerfully argue, Ian Walker is perhaps not your typical Marine Park manager.
As General Manager of Major Projects, Ian is responsible for overseeing some of the organisation's most significant work programs including the world-first Douglas Shoal remediation project, the Outlook Report, and the Southern Plan of Management. But few know that Ian’s storied career can be traced back to the well-worn turf of Geelong’s Kardinia Park, where he was once a rising star of the Geelong Football Club.
#LovetheReef highlights
Appearing originally in Caring for Sea Country.
'Mob coming home'
The Traditional Owners of the Keppel Islands (16 out of the island group), lying off the Capricorn Coast in Central Queensland — are the sea-faring Woppaburra people. Coral rehabilitation is just one of many marine and cultural projects that has paved the way for the Woppa (island) ‘burra’ (people belonging to) to re-embrace custodianship of their Country and Sea Country.
Tales of species survival
They may have the greatest eyesight in all the ocean, but even sharks can’t read maps. And yet, they are reaping the benefits of arguably the most important map on the Great Barrier Reef – the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Zoning Plan. From sharks to the humble tiger prawn, meticulous cleaner wrasse, and popular red emperor, the blue highway supports a wide variety of species.
Meet Alice
There’s a magic to the Reef. If you ask anyone about it, they might tell you the magic is in the sound of crackling coral, or the thrill of spotting the striking luminescence of a rainbow fish; being delighted between every breath when visiting the Reef. But to Senior Marine Park Policy Officer Alice White, the magic of the Reef lays within the people.
Making Master Guides
Nominations are now open for the 8th intake of Master Reef Guides. High Standard Tourism Operators on the Great Barrier Reef are encouraged to nominate staff that fulfil the selection criteria found on our website. The field school will take place at a location in the Great Barrier Reef from 18 to 22 November 2024.
Creepy critters on the Reef
If getting too close to a titan triggerfish isn't scary enough during the day, it sure makes us shudder after dark! See how spooky Reef fish can look at night through exploring the eerily mesmerising gallery by Leonard Lim. If you're diving into some Halloween festivities this month, check it out below.
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.
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