The recipe for Reef health with Richard Quincey

There’s a rumour, rife around Reef Authority offices, of a chilli mud crab recipe that rivals almost all others. But there’s a catch, literally and figuratively.

The Reef Authority’s General Manager of Marine Park Operations has dedicated over 30 years to safeguarding Queensland’s coastal environments.

Species survival – more than just sustainability

The survival of species across the Great Barrier Reef runs deeper than the protection of the world’s largest coral reef.

Across the more than 70 Traditional Owner groups who hold a deep connection to Great Barrier Reef Sea Country, there are species integral to their culture and customs.

A new future for the Great Barrier Reef Aquarium

The Great Barrier Reef Aquarium in Townsville has received $180 million (including 80 million previously allocated) from the Australian Government to assure a major transformation of the facility,

The Great Barrier Reef Aquarium in Townsville has received $180 million (including 80 million previously allocated) from the Australian Government to assure a major transformation of the facility,

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.

How to use your GPS chartplotter unit

How do you know which zone you’re in when you’re out fishing in the Marine Park? Many GPS chartplotters are available to help you know and follow the zoning rules and avoid a hefty fine.

Billion $ funding boost, a win for the Reef, industries and communities that rely on it

Today’s Australian Government announcement of an injection of more than $250 million into the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority’s world-leading marine park management reflects the importance of the Reef and will keep our Reef protection programs at the cutting-edge .

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.

The Reef’s own little mermaid: Meet Bronte

Bronte Claussen’s story is the type you only read about in picture books.

It sounds like a Disney princess tale, and it just so happens that Reef Authority Marine Scientist Bronte Claussen bears a striking resemblance to Ariel, aka the Little Mermaid.

Tales of species survival

They may have the greatest eyesight in all the ocean, but even sharks can’t read maps. And yet, they are reaping the benefits of arguably the most important map on the Great Barrier Reef – the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Zoning Plan 2003.

They may have the greatest eyesight in all the ocean, but even sharks can’t read maps.