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.

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

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Our new department was established on 1 July 2022.

Reef communities unite to tackle marine debris

The annual Great Barrier Reef Clean-up is officially underway and communities across Queensland are rallying to protect one of the world’s most iconic natural wonders.

The annual Great Barrier Reef Clean-up is officially underway and communities across Queensland are rallying to protect one of the world’s most iconic natural wonders.

Coral bleaching categories

Coral bleaching categories

Crown-of-thorns control boosts coral recovery across the Reef

Recent research provides further evidence that the Crown-of-thorns Starfish (COTS) Control Program is one of the most effective tools available to protect coral and support the Reef’s resilience.&n

Recent research provides further evidence that the Crown-of-thorns Starfish (COTS) Control Program is one of the most effective tools available to protect coral and support the Reef’s resilience.

Edu-Tourism boosts Reef Stewards and Tourism Industry

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority’s experiential learning program is connecting thousands of students across the globe to hands-on reef science supporting reef protection and Queensland’

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority’s experiential learning program is connecting thousands of students across the globe to hands-on reef science supporting reef protection and Queensland’

The Cod Hole is back

The giant potato cod of the Cod Hole – temporarily displaced after cyclones and mass bleaching - are back in a sign of recovery and renewal at the most famous dive site on the Great Barrier Reef.

The giant potato cod of the Cod Hole – temporarily displaced after cyclones and mass bleaching - are back in a sign of recovery and renewal at the most famous dive site on the Great Barrier Reef.

I can't live without you

There are many unlikely couples on the Reef: some as popular as the anemone and clownfish, and others more cryptic and unknown.