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Whitsundays Plan of Management
The Whitsunday Planning Area includes waters from Cape Gloucester in the north to the Repulse Islands in the south.
Traditional use of the Marine Park
There are approximately 70 Traditional Owner groups whose sea country includes the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and who are Traditional Owners of the Great Barrier Reef region with evidence
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Strategy
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Strategy for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is the Authority’s long-term strategy to strengthen the protection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Great Barrier Reef Traditional Owners
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 Owne
Traditional Use of Marine Resources Agreements
Since time immemorial, Traditional Owners have interwoven their culture and spirituality with the Great Barrier Reef (the Reef).
Activities and use
The Great Barrier Reef has long been an important resource and a valued place for people to visit, share and enjoy.
Defence
The Australian Defence Force has operated and trained in the Great Barrier Reef region for more than 100 years. Training activities are undertaken in a few designated areas of the Reef, coveri
Emergency disposal of foreign fishing vessels
The presence of foreign fishing vessels has implications for preserving the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and managing its fisheries resources.
Moorings and No-anchoring areas
Where available, moorings help to minimise anchor damage to fragile environments. There are two types of moorings in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park: public moorings and privately