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Coral predator outbreaks
There are several animals that naturally predate on corals. In sustainable numbers, these animals play a critical role in the Reef ecosystem.
Choosing a high standard tourism operation
If you are looking to choose a tourism operator for your trip to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, consider selecting a High Standard Tourism Operator who operates in an ecologically sustainable
Master Reef Guides - Cairns and Reef-wide
There are two Master Reef Guides whose work, as Australian Reef Pilots, covers the entire Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
Master Reef Guides - Southern
There are 15 Master Reef Guides who operate in the Southern region, including locations such as Yeppoon, Great Keppel Island, Heron Island, Lady Musgrave and Lady Elliot Island.
Marine Monitoring Program
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Monitoring Program surveys and reports on the health of inshore coral, seagrass and water quality every year, and has done so for over 15 years.
Inshore coral health
There were no acute climatic pressures imposed on inshore reefs in 2022–23.
Inshore seagrass health
Pressures affecting inshore Reef seagrass habitats were low in 2022–23, but variable among regions and habitats. There was no significant cyclone activity affecting the inshore Reef.
Inshore water quality
Environmental conditions over 2022–23 monitoring season were reasonably benign across the inshore Reef.
Outlook Report 2024
Every five years, we publish an Outlook Report that examines the Great Barrier Reef’s health, pressures, and likely future.