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Preserving heritage

In 2008, the Low Isles, 15 kilometers north-east of Port Douglas,

K’gari celebrates 30 years of UNESCO World Heritage

Dr Ian Poiner, Chairman of the Reef Authority Board and Maramee Close the Reef Authority’s Project Officer for Reef and Isl

Celebrating 20 years of Reef learning

Public consultation opens on fish aggregating devices and artificial reefs policy 

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (Reef Authority) has released its draft policy on fish aggregating devices and artificial reefs for public consultation. 

The 6th Cohort of Master Reef Guides

 On the 24th of October, the Reef Authority’s 6th Master Reef Guide field school kicked off at Heron Island.

Summer Reef health

Summer is a time of increased risk of impacts for the Great Barrier Reef from threats such as marine heatwaves and cyclones.

Monitoring vessel activity with hydrophones

Earlier this month, a project team made up of representatives from CSIRO, Traditional Owner groups, and the Reef Authority ventured out to the Reef to retrieve data from submerged hydrophones.

New future for Reef HQ Great Barrier Reef Aquarium

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (Reef Authority) is moving forward with planning a brand-new aquarium at Reef HQ.  

Reef Authority welcomes the Traditional Owners Reef plan

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority welcomes the release of the Traditional Owner Implementation Plan which details the priorities and aspirations of Traditional Owners i