Reef Authority Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority has had significant progress in our reconciliation journey since the implementation of the first Reflect RAP in 2019.

New appointment to Reef Authority Board – Elissa Keenan

A well-regarded tourism professional with a wealth of experience across the sector joins the Board of Australia's lead management agency for the Great Barrier Reef.

A well-regarded tourism professional with a wealth of experience across the sector joins the Board of Australia's lead management agency for the Great Barrier Reef.

Whales and dolphins

Whales and dolphins are iconic species that hold a special significance for many users of the Great Barrier Reef.

Tourism responses to environmental incidents

The Great Barrier Reef is vulnerable to a range of environmental incidents such as oil spills, ship groundings, cyclones, flooding and coral bleaching.

Careers

At the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, we are fortunate to work with one of the world’s most treasured natural assets.

Bolstering support for Traditional Owner-led Sea Country management

Maintaining effective and meaningful partnerships with Traditional Owners is essential in protecting cultural and heritage values, conserving biodiversity and enhancing the resilience of the Great

The Reef Authority supports Traditional Owner-led Sea Country management through collaboration, sustainable practices, and cultural heritage protection.

Love the Reef

The Reef Authority, our partners, and everyday Australians take a hands-on approach to protect the Great Barrier Reef. Meet some of these dedicated Reef specialists.

Inshore water quality

Environmental conditions over 2022–23 monitoring season were reasonably benign across the inshore Reef. 

Any given day with Jake Sanders

On any given day, at (almost) any given time of the year, the Reef Authority’s compliance team is on the water, in the air, and invariably on the job patrolling and preserving Australia’s greatest

On any given day, at (almost) any given time of the year, the Reef Authority’s compliance team is on the water, in the air, and invariably on the job patrolling and preserving Australia’s greatest