Sandy Dann IV with DBCA Marine Ranger Cary Van Deventer 260625

In this special Rangers Week interview, Sandy Dann speaks with Cary Van Deventer, a DBCA Marine Ranger working along the vast and pristine coastline of 80 Mile Beach Marine Park. Cary shares insights into her incredible work protecting marine and terrestrial ecosystems — from tracking turtles and whales to collaborating with Aboriginal ranger groups like Nyangumarta, Ngarla, Karajarri, and Yawuru Rangers. She reflects on the power of joint management, the importance of language and signage in Country, and her childhood dream of becoming a ranger. We also hear about the seasonal rhythm of her work — turtle nesting, pitfall trapping for reptiles, cultural burning, and even a past stint in the breathtaking Wunambal Gaambera Country up north. This is a heartwarming and inspiring yarn celebrating women in land and sea management, and a powerful message for young girls dreaming of working on Country.