Reef Advisory Committees

First established in 1999, our Reef Advisory Committees comprise a cross-section of stakeholder interests with expertise and experience in relevant areas.

Reef 2050 Policies

Impacts on the Reef are compounding over time and space, diminishing the Reef’s ability to recover from disturbances. Greater reductions of threats at all levels  — global, reef-wide, reg

Our story

We are Australia’s lead management agency for the Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s most iconic natural areas.

Activities and use

The Great Barrier Reef has long been an important resource and a valued place for people to visit, share and enjoy.

Remaining impacts from fishing

These practices help to protect the natural environment, maintain the ecological balance of the Reef and contribute to improving its general health.

Land-based run-off

Land-based run-off remains the greatest contributor to poor water quality in the inshore areas of the Great Barrier Reef and is a major contributor to the current poor state of many inshore marine

Great Barrier Reef Outlook Report 2024: an ecosystem under pressure

A report released today by the Reef Authority has concluded the overall outlook for the Great Barrier Reef remains one of future deterioration due largely to climate change.

A report released today by the Reef Authority has concluded the overall outlook for the Great Barrier Reef remains one of future deterioration due largely to climate change.

Threats to the Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is a natural treasure and one of the world's best managed marine areas, but like all tropical coral reefs around the world it’s facing serious threats.

Play is the way for eco-entrepreneurs

Entries are now open for the Reef Guardian Schools Global Eco-Challenge, where students are encouraged to use emerging technologies to explore the Great Barrier Reef and its connected ecosystems.

Entries are now open for the Reef Guardian Schools Global Eco-Challenge, where students are encouraged to use emerging technologies to explore the Great Barrier Reef and its connected ecosystems.