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Tuesday 13 August 2019

We’ve recently collaborated with the Worimi People, artist Melissa Lilley and New South Wales Department of Primary Industries to celebrate important cultural connections with Sea Country near Port Stephens, including Hunter Marine Park.

Visit Hunter Marine Park to discover Melissa Lilley’s beautiful cultural artworks.

We work to actively recognise, celebrate and protect cultural values in Australian Marine Parks. This includes working alongside Traditional Owners to better understand these values, map knowledge and deliver management programs and activities in partnership.