Traditional Owners

There are some 70 Aboriginal Traditional Owner groups with authority for Sea Country management in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Traditional use is undertaking activities in the Marine Park as part of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's cultures, customs or traditions.

Traditional Use of Marine Resources Agreements are community-based plans for management and outline how Traditional Owners manage their Sea Country.

The Strategy is the Reef Authority’s long-term plan to strengthen protection for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Reef heritage.

The Reconciliation Action Plan was developed to translate the Reef Authority’s values into practical and intentional actions that contribute to reconciliation.

The Great Barrier Reef is naturally and culturally significant.

Protecting the world-renowned beauty and biodiversity of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and ensuring a level playing field for all of its users.

The Marine Parks Cultural Referral process provides Traditional Owners with a greater say on activities permitted in the Marine Park.

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