Sea Country plans
Published 28 February 2023
Develop Sea Country plans with Aboriginal communities. Sea Country plans are an important way for Aboriginal people to determine their custodian roles, responsibilities and priorities to care for Sea Country and protect their cultures. It also provides important cultural information such as cultural management practices, subsistence fishing and continuity of cultural traditions to be handed down for future generations.

Overview
Sea Country is an important part of Aboriginal culture and Aboriginal people have an essential role to play in its management.
Sea Country plans will be developed and led by Aboriginal communities to outline their ideas and hopes for the sustainable use and management of Sea Country.
Sea Country plans may include cultural, social, environmental and economic values for local Aboriginal communities.
The plans will help Aboriginal communities to build networks and resources to take a leading role in caring for Sea Country.
Locations
Statewide
Local government areas - Statewide
Lead agency
Department of Primary Industries – Fisheries
Partners
- Local Aboriginal communities
Our Initiatives
Initiative
Aboriginal cultural values
Status
Current