A CROWD gathered on the beach at the mouth of the Surry River in Narrawong on Thursday morning, for a dance ceremony on the sand to kick off Gundtijmara-led event centred around the importance of protecting the Southern Ocean.

‘Nyamat Yarkeen Karween’ (translated to Southern Ocean Dreaming Ceremony) event organiser Shea Rotumah said he was happy with the support on the day.