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This World Oceans Day, Malgana man, Professor Michael Wear, shares how knowledge passed down over thousands of years is shaping our oceans now and for generations to come. Prof Wear shares why this work matters and the role of knowledge systems in shaping a more sustainable future for our oceans. In 2025, Prof Wear became the first recipient of the Prime Minister’s Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledge Systems. Nominations for the 2027 prizes open later this year. 🔗 Learn more about his work at http://spklr.io/6048EMAp4 #WorldOceansDay #PMPrizes