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Into/Across the Sea
  • ISSN: 1477-965X
  • E-ISSN: 1758-9533

Abstract

The world’s oceans cover more than 70 per cent of the planet’s surface and contain 97 per cent of the water on planet Earth. Saltwater connects with freshwater with the outflow of every river and creek or from the drift of thunderstorms across islands to form new oceans. With a shared theme of water, recent projects are discussed as case studies for their focus on ecosystem awareness, cultural knowledge, arts and science and working collaboratively. Water is an essential element and connector of ecosystems, species and spirituality – of life. The ability of water to change forms from liquid to solid to gas offers insights into acknowledging that changeability and adaptability are core to species survival on the planet Earth. It is proposed that by respecting the knowledge that is embedded in the element of water that greater wisdom can be shared which can benefit all life on this planet. With this aspiration in mind, the term OneWater is used to explore the relational aspect of water to consider its connective quality, between watersheds and species. This concept is used to shift views of anthropogenic impacts and embrace a fuller recognition of Indigenous knowledge systems and the role they play in evolving our understanding of the OneWater.

Funding
This study was supported by the:
  • Centre for Applied Water Science, University of Canberra
  • Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) and Regional Arts Australia (RAA)
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