UNESCO draft decision on Great Barrier Reef released.

UNESCO draft decision on Great Barrier Reef released.

Overnight, UNESCO released a draft decision on the Great Barrier Reef.

20 Years of building resilience in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park

Significant gains in fish numbers and improved resilience for Australia’s iconic Great Barrier Reef are some of the benefits of a courageous zoning plan introduced twenty years ago.

July 2024 marks 20-years since the introduction of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Zoning Plan.

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. 

Education permits

Education activities extend throughout the Great Barrier Reef and makes a significant contribution to the presentation, management and economic value of the Great Barrier Reef.
 

Structure permits

Facilities (also known as structures) provide a range of different services to commercial operators, recreational users, members of the public, tourists, tourism operators, government agencies, res

A Saltwater Sisterhood

For Traditional Owners across the Great Barrier Reef, protecting Sea Country is an inherent part of their lives and identities. Through the Traditional Use of Marine Resources Agreements, a partnership with the Australian and Queensland governments, traditional knowledge and management styles come together with legislative frameworks to form a wholistic approach to managing Sea Country.

For Traditional Owners across the Great Barrier Reef, protecting Sea Country is an inherent part of their lives and identities.

Restoration of Reef Islands Project

The Restoration of Reef Islands Project collaborates with Traditional Owners to enhance the resilience of our Great Barrier Reef’s islands, which provide crucial ecosystem services.

Media Statement - World Heritage Committee decision on the Great Barrier Reef

The World Heritage Committee has considered the State of Conservation of the Great Barrier Reef at its 46th meeting in New Delhi, India, (21 – 31 July).

The World Heritage Committee has considered the State of Conservation of the Great Barrier Reef at its 46th meeting in New Delhi, India, (21 – 31 July).

Scientific Consensus Statement released

The Reef Authority commends the significance of the Scientific Consensus Statement released on 1st August, 2024, as one of the most comprehensive and rigorous reviews undertaken on Reef water quali

The Reef Authority commends the significance of the Scientific Consensus Statement released today as one of the most comprehensive and rigorous reviews undertaken on Reef water quality.