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Great Southern Plan with Ian Walker

Counting kangaroos in the dusty wilds of northern Victoria is far from a typical apprenticeship for those charged with conserving and managing Australia’s most iconic marine environments.  READ THE STORY

Tales of species survival

They may have the greatest eyesight in all the ocean, but even sharks can’t read maps. And yet, they are reaping the benefits of arguably the most important map on the Great Barrier Reef – the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Zoning Plan 2003. READ THE STORY

The Reef’s own little mermaid: Meet Bronte

Bronte Claussen’s story is the type you only read about in picture books. READ THE STORY

Play is the way for eco-entrepreneurs

Entries are now open for the Reef Guardian Schools Global Eco-Challenge, where students are encouraged to use emerging technologies to explore the Great Barrier Reef and its connected ecosystems. READ THE STORY

Great Barrier Reef Outlook Report 2024: an ecosystem under pressure

A report released today by the Reef Authority has concluded the overall outlook for the Great Barrier Reef remains one of future deterioration due largely to climate change. READ THE STORY

A new future for the Great Barrier Reef Aquarium

The Great Barrier Reef Aquarium in Townsville has received $180 million (including 80 million previously allocated) from the Australian Government to assure a major transformation of the facility, READ THE STORY

Species survival – more than just sustainability

The survival of species across the Great Barrier Reef runs deeper than the protection of the world’s largest coral reef. READ THE STORY

The recipe for Reef health with Richard Quincey

There’s a rumour, rife around Reef Authority offices, of a chilli mud crab recipe that rivals almost all others. But there’s a catch, literally and figuratively. READ THE STORY

Scientific Consensus Statement released

The Reef Authority commends the significance of the Scientific Consensus Statement released on 1st August, 2024, as one of the most comprehensive and rigorous reviews undertaken on Reef water quali READ THE STORY