Reef protection through world-leading management

The Australian Government’s $1.2 billion Reef protection package includes a $253 million investment in

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.

Ready for more than just coral spawning on the Reef

It’s that time of year when corals take advantage of the full moon, dust off the old Barry White records and get down and dirty to bring new life to the Great Barrier Reef (the Reef). 

It’s that time of year when corals take advantage of the full moon, dust off the old Barry White records and get down and dirty to bring new life to the Great Barrier Reef (the Reef).

20 Years of building resilience in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park

Significant gains in fish numbers and improved resilience for Australia’s iconic Great Barrier Reef are some of the benefits of a courageous zoning plan introduced twenty years ago.

July 2024 marks 20-years since the introduction of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Zoning Plan.

Coral bleaching categories

Coral bleaching categories

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

Winning the battle against invasive weeds

The St Lawrence Wetlands on Koinmerburra Country are legendary – celebrated for their incredible bird life, aquatic beauty, and crucial role as a nursery for migratory fish species.

The St Lawrence Wetlands on Koinmerburra Country, once threatened by invasive hymenachne weed, has been revitalised through a partnership between Isaac Regional Council, the Reef Guardian Council p

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.

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.