The Queensland Government announced on 16 November 2023 details on the implementation of fishing reforms that include phasing out gillnet fishing in the Great Barrier Reer Marine Park by June 2027.
It is with only a touch of irony that the Great Barrier Marine Park Reef Authority’s newly appointed Chief Scientist, Dr Roger Beeden, who oversees an area roughly the size of Germany, originally h
Long before the Reef Authority’s Acting Director of Reef Education and Engagement Fiona Merida studied to become a marine biologist - indeed long before she knew what a marine biologist was - she w
Following an extensive recruitment process, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Roger Beeden as the new Chief Scientist.
Maintaining effective and meaningful partnerships with Traditional Owners is essential in protecting cultural and heritage values, conserving biodiversity and enhancing the resilience of the Great
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.
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.
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.
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.