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

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 coral health

There were no acute climatic pressures imposed on inshore reefs in 2022–23.

UNESCO draft decision on Great Barrier Reef released.

UNESCO draft decision on Great Barrier Reef released.

Overnight, UNESCO released a draft decision on the Great Barrier Reef.

Education permits

Education activities extend throughout the Great Barrier Reef and makes a significant contribution to the presentation, management and economic value of the Great Barrier Reef.
 

Access and use by location

The ecological diversity and beauty of the Great Barrier Reef make it popular with locals and visitors.