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tourism authorities and operators to maximise the value of a sustainable ecotourism opportunities associated with marine parks,
  * develop a commercial tourism authorisation system to encourage best-practice and eco-accredited businesses operating in Australian Marine Parks,
  * work with Tourism Australia and state and regional tourism authorities and the fishing industry to market and promote Australian Marine Parks, including opportunities to promote locally caught and sustainably caught seafood,
  * monitor visitor trends and levels of satisfaction with marine park experiences and products,
  * promote culturally sensitive tourism by encouraging tourism operators to liaise with traditional owners, and
  * work with tourism operators and Indigenous people to recognise and promote cultural values and cultural tourism opportunities.
in the Temperate East Network:
  * promote visitor experiences that foster curiosity and appreciation of natural and heritage values in the Network, for example nature watching, diving or snorkelling at the Norfolk, Solitary Islands, Cod Grounds and Lord Howe Marine Parks, and
  * work with other Commonwealth and state government agencies, the Norfolk Island Regional Council, Lord Howe Island Board, and the tourism industry to support tourism initiatives, events and attractions that promote visitor experiences in marine parks.
Indigenous engagement program
Actions to recognise and respect the ongoing cultural responsibilities of Indigenous people to care for sea country and support multiple benefits for traditional owners.
Outcomes
  * Social, cultural and economic benefits for traditional owners.
  * Partnerships with traditional owners and Indigenous groups to manage sea country in marine parks.
Actions—the Director will
under a national program:
  * develop an Australian Marine Parks Indigenous engagement and cultural heritage strategy, to improve understanding of cultural heritage, link management with sea country plans and maximise employment and enterprise opportunities for traditional owners,
  * develop agreements to support Indigenous ranger programs to deliver management in marine parks, and
  * provide information to Indigenous people about marine park management.
in the Temperate East Network:
  * collaborate with traditional owners and relevant partners such as the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council on implementing the Indigenous engagement program, including supporting Indigenous groups to participate in marine park management,
  * implement cultural awareness training for Parks Australia staff in association with traditional owners,
  * establish protocols for researchers working with Parks Australia to guide engagement with traditional owners,
  * identify opportunities and mechanisms to engage traditional owners including through coastal Local Aboriginal Land Councils, established under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 in the management of marine parks, and
  * increase understanding of traditional knowledge and cultural values.

Marine science program
Actions to provide necessary scientific knowledge and understanding of marine park values, pressures, and adequacy of responses for effective management.
Outcomes
  * Increase understanding of marine park values, pressures and adequacy