Our work

Every five years, we publish an Outlook Report that examines the Great Barrier Reef’s health, pressures, and likely future.

The joint program's in-park presence delivers conservation actions, checks for change, responds to incidents, welcomes people and upholds compliance. 

As Australia's lead managers of the Great Barrier Reef, we work with government, industry and the community to protect this great natural wonder. 

Here are some of the broad range of programs and projects underway to build reef resilience and manage and protect the Great Barrier Reef.

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority considers environmental, economic and social benefits, as well as impacts, when managing activities in the Marine Park.

The Reef Authority offers an extensive range of educational resources and programs. Discover our extensive range of contemporary reef educational resources and programs.

The Reef snapshot provides a concise summary of how the Reef has fared over the past summer, what this means for coral and the actions being taken to help coral health.

The Australian Government’s $1.2 billion Reef protection package includes a $253 million investment in the Reef Authority’s key programs over nine years.