Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
A Story of Traditional Owner Knowledge and Caring for Country
For tens of thousands of years, Traditional Owners have accumulated knowledge of Country across generations, observing shifts in seasons, species and ecosystems. As the Great Barrier Reef faces growing challenges, this knowledge plays an important role in protecting one of the world's most important ecosystems.
Today, Traditional Owners of the Great Barrier Reef and its Catchments are blending Traditional practices with modern-day methods strengthening the continuity of First Nations knowledge and environmental stewardship for the generations ahead. At a time when the Reef needs it, this living knowledge is more vital than ever.
A Story of Traditional Owner Knowledge and Caring for Country
For tens of thousands of years, Traditional Owners have accumulated knowledge of Country across generations, observing shifts in seasons, species and ecosystems. As the Great Barrier Reef faces growing challenges, this knowledge plays an important role in protecting one of the world's most important ecosystems.
Today, Traditional Owners of the Great Barrier Reef and its Catchments are blending Traditional practices with modern-day methods strengthening the continuity of First Nations knowledge and environmental stewardship for the generations ahead. At a time when the Reef needs it, this living knowledge is more vital than ever.
