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BlogReef educationReef Guardians
From afar with Matthew Radburnd
Matthew Radburnd, a marine science educator, transitioned from a necessity-driven teaching career to pioneering one of Australia’s top marine programs. His love for the ocean, which began in Perth, has led him to inspire future Reef guardians at Newman Catholic College in Cairns.
Matthew Radburnd, a marine science educator, transitioned from a necessity-driven teaching career to pioneering one of Australia’s top marine programs.
Crown-of-thorns starfish project dashboard
The Crown-of-thorns starfish Control Program is led by the Reef Authority in collaboration with research and industry partners.
How we assess permit applications
Our assessment guidelines explain the general approach the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority uses when assessing applications for permission.
Research permits
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority recognises the important role that research contributes to our understanding of the Great Barrier Reef.
BlogCorporateTraditional Owners
Species survival – more than just sustainability
The survival of species across the Great Barrier Reef runs deeper than the protection of the world’s largest coral reef.
Across the more than 70 Traditional Owner groups who hold a deep connection to Great Barrier Reef Sea Country, there are species integral to their culture and customs.
Permits compliance
The Reef Authority operates a dedicated permission compliance program to ensure that the conditions of use and entry under Marine Park permits are complied with.
Managing special tourism permits
Special tourism permissions relate to capped tourism activities, usually in the Cairns, Hinchinbrook and Whitsunday Planning Areas, which allow operators to continue to do something that was permit
Reef HQ Aquarium
A new future for the Great Barrier Reef Aquarium
The Great Barrier Reef Aquarium in Townsville has received $180 million (including 80 million previously allocated) from the Australian Government to assure a major transformation of the facility,
The Great Barrier Reef Aquarium in Townsville has received $180 million (including 80 million previously allocated) from the Australian Government to assure a major transformation of the facility,
Science for management
The Reef Authority has a long history of working collaboratively with science and knowledge providers and basing our management on the best available science.