Crown-of-thorns starfish project dashboard

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

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.

A reef away from home: Meet Karen

From one UNESCO World Heritage Site to another, Marine Biologist Karen Chong-Seng has a career spanning international waters.

From one UNESCO World Heritage Site to another, Marine Biologist Karen Chong-Seng has a career spanning international waters.

Be a Marine Biologist for a Day

Be a Marine Biologist for a Day is a package of educational resources to assist teachers, marine tourism operators and reef guides in facilitating high-quality experiential learning excursions for

Y no chromosome?

Did you know that approximately 80 per cent of green turtles in the northern Great Barrier Reef population are females?

Did you know that there is a direct link between the temperature of the environment and the gender of a turtle?

Dredging and dredge material disposal

Dredging takes place to establish and maintain safe access channels for ships and other vessels at ports or marinas.

Your top questions on coral spawning answered

What is coral spawning? 

Curious about coral spawning? We’ve answered your top questions about the Reef’s biggest regeneration event. 

Tourism and charter permits

Some commercial activities and operations require a permit to occur in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the Great Barrier Reef (Coast) Marine Park, including tourism programs and charter oper

Shipping

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, along with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority and Maritime Safety Queensland, administer special measures under international and domestic law to