Be a Marine Biologist for a Day

Be a Marine Biologist for a Day is a package of educational resources to assist teachers, marine tourism operators and reef guides in facilitating high-quality experiential learning excursions for

Reef Beat series

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority's Reef Beat education series encourages teachers and students to explore the amazing Great Barrier Reef, threats to the Reef, ways to protect the health

Coral and coral cover

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest and best-known coral reef ecosystem in the world and hosts thousands of species of hard and soft corals.

Recreational fishing activities

Fishing is one of the most popular recreational activities in Queensland and an important pastime on the Great Barrier Reef.

Reef Discovery Course

Coral spawning 101

Coral spawning is one of the Great Barrier Reef's most spectacular events, and the most significant event in the mass reproduction of corals.

Emergency disposal of foreign fishing vessels

The presence of foreign fishing vessels has implications for preserving the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and managing its fisheries resources.

Alice in marine wonderland

There’s a magic to the Reef.

There’s a magic to the Reef. If you ask anyone about it, they might tell you the magic is in the sound of crackling coral, or the thrill of spotting the striking luminescence of a rainbow fish.

Marine turtles

Marine turtles are often called the ancient mariners of the sea.