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11 Nov 2022

Coral Spawning – key to Reef’s remarkable recovery

Bursting into a kaleidoscope of colour in the world’s biggest display of new life, there is no more important event for the future of the Great Barrier Reef (the Reef) than the spectacular coral sp

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20 Oct 2022

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Reef Guardian Councils think global and act local on climate change

A new report has showcased real actions being taken by 19 local councils to help reduce climate change impacts on the iconic Great Barrier Reef (the Reef).

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Compliance and zoning check with the Reef Authority and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service – Australia - © QPWS - Photographer: Victor Huertas

19 Oct 2022

Fishers do the right thing for the Reef

Visitors to the Great Barrier Reef are being congratulated for doing the right thing while in the Marine Park over the recent school holidays.

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28 Sep 2022

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Partnership on the Reef

Permit holder and tourism operator, Adam Mervyn-Jones recently recognised the benefits of working with Traditional Owners when establishing his business, Reef Navigator, out of Mourilyan Harbour in

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28 Sep 2022

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Eyes and Ears compliance training

The Reef Authority Indigenous Compliance Team, supported by Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol, recently delivered compliance training to three Indigenous Ranger groups in and around Yarrabah

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26 Aug 2022

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Prestigious Australian Science Award highlights the Crown-of-thorns Starfish Control Program

The Crown-of-thorns Starfish (COTS) Control Program has been named a finalist in the country’s most prestigious science awards, the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.

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

23 Aug 2022

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Response to Australian Institute of Marine Science Long-Term Monitoring Report

Today the Australian Institute of Marine Science released the annual update from its Long-Term Monitoring Program. It is extremely encouraging to see the headline Reef health indicator – coral cover – has continued to recover in the northern and central Reef.

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23 Aug 2022

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Look out for those below as heavy traffic hits the ‘humpback highway’

It’s the time of year for extravagant tail-slapping displays and breathtaking breaches, as thousands of nature’s majestic giants hit the ‘humpback highway’ on their annual journey along Australia’s East coast.

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19 Aug 2022

Traditional Owners

Sharing priorities for Sea Country management

Mandubarra Traditional Owners have reached a new level of partnership with management agencies, holding a two-day workshop between fourteen Mandubarra Traditional Owner family members (including the TUMRA Steering Committee and Elders) and managing agencies.

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Coral Spawning – key to Reef’s remarkable recovery