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Conservation and monitoring
Field officers deliver a range of activities that help maintain and improve the condition of the Reef.
Marine debris
Marine debris is a major threat to the health of the Great Barrier Reef and kills marine life such as turtles, dugongs, dolphins and seabirds.
Great 8
While Africa boasts the Big Five, the Great Barrier Reef has the Great 8.
Help protect the Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is facing a range of pressures and all actions — big or small — matter to the future of this amazing natural wonder.
Fisheries in the Marine Park
Fishing on the Great Barrier Reef is an important pastime and a source of income for both Queensland coastal communities and the seafood industry.
Zoning maps
Before visiting the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, make sure you’re familiar with the zoning rules.
CorporateCrown-of-thorns starfish
Prestigious Australian Science Award highlights the Crown-of-thorns Starfish Control Program
The Crown-of-thorns Starfish (COTS) Control Program has been named a finalist in the country’s most prestigious science awards, the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
BlogCompliance and zoningTraditional Owners
Eyes and Ears compliance training
The Reef Authority Indigenous Compliance Team, supported by Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol, recently delivered compliance training to three Indigenous Ranger groups in and around Yarrabah
BlogReef educationTraditional Owners
Partnership on the Reef
Permit holder and tourism operator, Adam Mervyn-Jones recently recognised the benefits of working with Traditional Owners when establishing his business, Reef Navigator, out of Mourilyan Harbour in