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’

Strategies to manage the Reef

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority is Australia’s key management agency for the Great Barrier Reef, and works with government, industry and community to protect this spectacular area.

Crown-of-thorns starfish control program dashboard

The Crown-of-thorns starfish Control Program is led by the Reef Authority in collaboration with research and industry partners.

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.

Emergency disposal of foreign fishing vessels

The presence of foreign fishing vessels has implications for preserving the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and managing its fisheries resources.

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.

Coral cover loss points to need for strong action: local and global

The Australian Institute of Marine Science today released its annual long-term monitoring results for the 2023–24 year, showing sharp declines in hard coral cover across the Great Barrier Reef —off

The Australian Institute of Marine Science today released its annual long-term monitoring results for the 2023–24 year, showing sharp declines in hard coral cover across the Great Barrier Reef —off

Boosting biodiversity and water quality on the Atherton Tablelands

On the Atherton Tablelands, a powerful partnership between local landholders, Mamu Traditional Owners, and Tablelands Regional Council is proving that on-farm action is key to improving water quali

On the Atherton Tablelands, a powerful partnership between local landholders, Mamu Traditional Owners, and Tablelands Regional Council is proving that on-farm action is key to improving water quali