Coral cover results highlight a dynamic and still resilient Reef

Today’s report that hard coral cover across the Great Barrier Reef remains at similar levels to that recorded last year is good news for the Reef.

Today’s report that hard coral cover across the Great Barrier Reef remains at similar levels to that recorded last year is good news for the Reef.

Great Barrier Reef World Heritage status confirmed

The Reef Authority acknowledges the decision of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee to not to place the Great Barrier Reef on the List of World Heritage in Danger at the 45th committee meeting.

The Reef Authority acknowledges the decision of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee to not to place the Great Barrier Reef on the List of World Heritage in Danger at the 45th committee meeting.

The future of our reefs is a collective focus

The Pacific holds about 27 per cent of the world's tropical coral reefs. It is home to some of Earth's most pristine tropical coral reefs.  

The Pacific holds about 27 per cent of the world's tropical coral reefs. It is home to some of Earth's most pristine tropical coral reefs.  

Pacific Coral Reef Collective

Coral reefs throughout the world face unprecedented challenges, and the community of Pacific Island countries has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share as we seek to address them. 

Reef in Focus - Biodiversity with Fiona Merida

Long before the Reef Authority’s Acting Director of Reef Education and Engagement Fiona Merida studied to become a marine biologist - indeed long before she knew what a marine biologist was - she w

Fiona Merida has a lifelong passion for the Great Barrier Reef.

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.

Reef Authority names new Chief Scientist

Following an extensive recruitment process, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Roger Beeden as the new Chief Scientist.

Following an extensive recruitment process, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Roger Beeden as the new Chief Scientist.

Coral bleaching categories

Coral bleaching categories

Reef in focus - wanted dead or alive

It is with only a touch of irony that the Great Barrier Marine Park Reef Authority’s newly appointed Chief Scientist, Dr Roger Beeden, who oversees an area roughly the size of Germany, originally h

The Reef Authority's Chief Scientist, Dr Roger Beeden discusses the current health and state of the Reef.