Conservation Heritage and Indigenous Partnerships
Our vision:
To conserve biodiversity, protect all heritage values and facilitate effective sea country management
Conservation
The Species Conservation Unit monitors species conservation issues, with a focus on dugongs, marine turtles, whales and dolphins. They also provide expert advice to reduce risks from human impacts on Protected Species in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
Find out how we look after Protected Species
Heritage
The Great Barrier Reef was designated a World Heritage Area in 1981, recognising its outstanding universal value.
There are numerous heritage values, including historic and Indigenous heritage, which are addressed in the Marine Park's Heritage Strategy.
Find out how we manage and protect Heritage in the Great Barrier Reef
Indigenous Partnerships
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are the Traditional Owners of the Great Barrier Reef region. Their traditional cultural practices and knowledge of marine resource use is under increasing pressure from the activities of modern day society in both remote and urban areas. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority works closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traditional Owner groups to develop and maintain Sea Country Partnerships.
Find out how we work with Traditional Owner groups in the Great Barrier Reef
