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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.
Vessel sewage regulations
Vessel-based sewage discharge delivers increased nutrients and pathogens into the water column.
Reef in Focus Podcast
Love the Great Barrier Reef? Welcome to the Reef Authority's 'Reef in Focus' podcast, where we tackle the big topics of the Great Barrier Reef.
World Heritage Area
While it may not be the largest World Heritage Area on Earth, the Great Barrier Reef is one of the better known. Its biological diversity is also unmatched by any other World Heritage Area.
Heritage
“Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass onto future generations" - UNESCO
Protected species
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority works closely with international, national, state and local agencies in the conservation and protection of biodiversity.
Coral bleaching categories
Coral bleaching categories
Cairns and Reef-wide
26 Master Reef Guides who operate in the Cairns region, including locations such as Frankland Islands, Green Island and Fitzroy Island. There are a further two Master Reef Guides whose work, a
Legal services expenditure
This is a statement of legal services expenditure.