Conservation and monitoring

Field officers deliver a range of activities that help maintain and improve the condition of the Reef.

Aerial surveys confirm widespread bleaching across the Great Barrier Reef

Aerial surveys conducted by the Reef Authority in collaboration with the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) spanning two-thirds of the Marine Park confirm that a widespread coral bleachi

Aerial surveys conducted by the Reef Authority in collaboration with the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) spanning two-thirds of the Marine Park confirm that a widespread cor

Reef Authority Annual Report

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority's annual reports highlight the agency’s work and achievements over the reporting period.

Reef snapshot details widespread coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef

The 2023−24 summer has seen substantial climate driven impacts across the Great Barrier Reef, with widespread coral bleaching, two cyclones and several severe flood events.

The 2023−24 summer has seen substantial climate driven impacts across the Great Barrier Reef, with widespread coral bleaching, two cyclones and several severe flood events.

Reef Authority Newsroom

Reef Authority Newsroom

Threats to the Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is a natural treasure and one of the world's best managed marine areas, but like all tropical coral reefs around the world it’s facing serious threats.

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.

Coral spawning 101

Coral spawning is one of the Great Barrier Reef's most spectacular events, and the most significant event in the mass reproduction of corals.

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