Reef health resources

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority has several educational resources available on the current state of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Queensland fishing reform

The Queensland Government announced on 16 November 2023 details on the implementation of fishing reforms that include phasing out gillnet fishing in the Great Barrier Reer Marine Park by June 2027.

The Queensland Government announced on 16 November 2023 details on the implementation of fishing reforms that include phasing out gillnet fishing in the Great Barrier Reer Marine Park by June 2027.

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Bringing the Reef into classrooms around the world

The Australian Government’s flagship Reef Guardian School program is ‘going global’ and taking the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef into classrooms around the world. 

The Australian Government’s flagship Reef Guardian School program is ‘going global’ and taking the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef into classrooms around the world. 

Southern Plan of Management

Together with the Traditional Owner groups of the southern Great Barrier Reef, we have embarked on a new chapter in marine park management by developing a Southern Plan of Management (Southern POM)

Closure alert: Low Isles temporarily closed

Due to an imminent severe weather event associated with Cyclone Jasper, expected to generate strong winds and heavy rainfal

Due to an imminent severe weather event associated with Cyclone Jasper, expected to generate strong winds and heavy rainfall, the Low Isles (15km north-east of Port Douglas) are closed until furthe

Reef in Focus - From Crocs to Coral with Dr Mark Read

Mark Read boasts a bevy of nicknames. Among them, 'Ready' is standard fare, as is 'Çhopper' thanks to his notorious former namesake made famous in a popular 2000 Australian film.

Mark Read boasts a bevy of nicknames. Among them, 'Ready' is standard fare, as is 'Çhopper' thanks to his notorious former namesake made famous in a popular 2000 Australian film.

A Christmas reminder: follow the rules in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park

With Christmas just around the corner, locals and visitors to the Great Barrier Reef (the Reef) are being reminded to follow the rules in the Marine Park when they leave their local boat ramp.

With Christmas just around the corner, locals and visitors to the Great Barrier Reef (the Reef) are being reminded to follow the rules in the Marine Park when they leave their local boat ramp.