Acknowledgement of Country

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country, the Aboriginal people of the many lands that we work on and their language groups throughout Western Australia and recognise their continuing connection to the land and waters.

We respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of our regions and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

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Beach scene with a sign reading "Cottesloe Beach CT23," clear blue sea, yellow buoys, and trees in the foreground.

Beach scene with a sign reading "Cottesloe Beach CT23," clear blue sea, yellow buoys, and trees in the foreground.

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Aerial view of surfers paddling on turquoise waves near the shore, creating white surf patterns and vibrant splashes in the ocean.

Aerial view of surfers paddling on turquoise waves near the shore, creating white surf patterns and vibrant splashes in the ocean.

Aerial view of surfers paddling on turquoise waves near the shore, creating white surf patterns and vibrant splashes in the ocean.

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Whale shark swimming gracefully underwater, displaying spotted patterns, beneath a rippling surface of deep blue ocean.

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