Arriving at the tidal wetlands of Mungalla Station on the coastline of northern Queensland, ornithologist Simon Kennedy is greeted by a welcome cacophony of diverse and thriving bird populations. This transformation was made possible through the efforts of the local Aboriginal people, the Nywaigi, who have restored Mungalla Station into traditional saltwater wetlands. This restoration has not only created a haven for native plant and animal life but also improved the health of the nearby Great Barrier Reef and captured carbon, contributing to potential emissions offset. The revitalized wetlands also provide economic opportunities, such as ecotourism and the development of a carbon credit business. Additionally, lessons learned from Mungalla are expected to inform the rehabilitation of other strangled wetlands along the Great Barrier Reef coastline, potentially increasing carbon sequestration and benefiting wildlife and tourism on a larger scale.