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Titapo Marlin is known to be a very special species of fish. They are gracefully fast and vibrant as they splash in the deep sea. They are one of the special and endangered species of fish that beautify the marine life of the ocean.

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Pool On The Edge Of The Reef Tere Keper (Erub Mer) Thera Kaper (Kulkalgau Ya) This artwork is a representation of our many colourful reefs in the Torres Strait. The reefs of our region is so beautiful and is admired by all. Since I was a child; I have always Read more…

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CYCLE OF LIFE The coconut tree has a big impact towards the people of the Torres Strait. The coconut fruit provides food for eating and cooking, the leaves of the coconut tree provide thatching for shelter and shade for the islander on a sunny day or when it’s time for Read more…

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WAHMERE (Black Tail) The Wahmere (Frigate Bird) is a part of my traditional totem. It is also a very important and a very helpful animal, because the people of the Torres Strait can tell how the weather will be just by looking at what level the Wahmere (Frigate Bird) is Read more…

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WAHMERE (Yellow Tail) The Wahmere (Frigate Bird) is a part of my traditional totem. It is also a very important and a very helpful animal, because the people of the Torres Strait can tell how the weather will be just by looking at what level the Wahmere (Frigate Bird) is Read more…

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WAHMERE (Red) The Wahmere (Frigate Bird) is a part of my traditional totem. It is also a very important and a very helpful animal, because the people of the Torres Strait can tell how the weather will be just by looking at what level the Wahmere (Frigate Bird) is flying Read more…

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BLAIK Blaik Blaik is an eagle ray that glides on the reefs edge off Kemus, unlike all the other rays, Blaik likes to do things on his own and in his own type of way. Blaik has limited friends but is always available when others are in need of help, Read more…

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ARIEL THE RAY I enjoy making Ghost Net sculptures to raise awareness about the dangers of Ghost nets and ocean pollution. I hope it inspires people to create something with whatever marine debris they find on the beach or in the ocean. We all have the duty of care to Read more…

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GENUA My name is Genua the ray. My home is far away on a little island called Nowhere. The reason why my island is called “Nowhere” is because it’s far away from civilisation, that only few of my friends and family knows about my island. Even though my home is Read more…

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