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?

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. 

Thorny Issues

Preparing for summer takes many forms for people all over Australia.

Whether it’s holiday plans, new year’s resolutions, or working on the house.

For the crown-of-thorns starfish control program, summer marks the halfway point of their annual work program, a chance to reassess how they are tracking and make plans for any anticipated weather

We’re challenging you to #ProtectTheReef

At the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (Reef Authority) it’s been our day-to-day job to ensure the protection of our beautiful, iconic, World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef since 1975.

At the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (Reef Authority) it’s been our day-to-day job to ensure the protection of our beautiful, iconic, World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef since 1975.

Dredging and dredge material disposal

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

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

Climate change

Climate change is the greatest threat to the Great Barrier Reef and coral reefs worldwide. Climate change is caused by global emissions of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide from burning