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14 Sep 2023

The future of our reefs is a collective focus

The Pacific holds about 27 per cent of the world's tropical coral reefs. It is home to some of Earth's most pristine tropical coral reefs.

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Aerial photograph of the Great Barrier Reef – © Commonwealth of Australia – (Reef Authority) - Photographer: Johnny Gaskell

14 Sep 2023

Corporate

Great Barrier Reef World Heritage status confirmed

The Reef Authority acknowledges the decision of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee to not to place the Great Barrier Reef on the List of World Heritage in Danger at the 45th committee meeting.

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Coral reef – Australia - © QPWS - Photographer: Victor Huertas

9 Aug 2023

CorporateReef health

Coral cover results highlight a dynamic and still resilient Reef

Today’s report that hard coral cover across the Great Barrier Reef remains at similar levels to that recorded last year is good news for the Reef.

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Aerial photograph of the Great Barrier Reef and deep ocean Soft coral photo found on the Great Barrier Reef – Australia - © Tourism and Events Queensland

28 Jul 2023

Corporate

Media Statement - Draft decision on the State of Conservation of the Great Barrier Reef

The Reef Authority acknowledges the release of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre’s draft decision that does not recommend placing the Great Barrier Reef on the List of World Heritage in Danger.

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28 Jul 2023

Corporate

Reef Authority Hosts Pacific Reef Forum

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (Reef Authority) has welcomed more than 35 coral reef managers from across the Pacific for the inaugural Pacific Coral Reef Collective.

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14 Jul 2023

Have a whale of a good time this season!

The Humpback highway is bustling this season with record numbers of whales again expected to traverse our beautiful Great Barrier Reef Marine Park through to September.

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Lure fishing on the Great Barrier Reef – Australia - © Tourism and Events Queensland

4 Jul 2023

Compliance and zoningCorporate

Don’t hook or spear a fine these holidays!

With the holiday period looming, visitors to the Great Barrier Reef are being reminded to keep doing the right thing when out in the Marine Park.

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7 Jun 2023

Corporate

We’re challenging you to #ProtectTheReef

At the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (Reef Authority) it’s been our day-to-day job to ensure the protection of our beautiful, iconic, World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef since 1975.

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