"In a programme that will “weave the knowledge of Australia’s Traditional Owners” with the western sciences, the Institute has since embarked on a new partnership programme that will both empower and inform Traditional Owners and members of Indigenous communities with the practical science behind coral reef management and restoration, while learning about cultural and spiritual connections to these environments in return.
“Australia’s Traditional Owners are the first scientists, farmers, engineers, innovators, and conservationists,” said Anna Marsden, Great Barrier Reef Foundation managing director. “They have successfully nurtured and protected their environment through changing seasons and climates, guided by Traditional Knowledge and customs passed down through generations.
“Weaving this knowledge with western science will help overcome key challenges to protecting our Reef – scaling reef restoration efforts.”"
