Around turtles

The Great Barrier Reef gives visitors some special opportunities to closely observe the life cycle of one of nature's most ancient and fascinating creatures, the marine turtle.

Bird watching

With an estimated 175 species, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park boasts an incredible collection of birdlife – some are year round residents, while thousands of others use the Marine Park as a muc

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Our story

We are Australia’s lead management agency for the Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s most iconic natural areas.

50 years of the Reef: A legacy to remember, a future to shape

Fifty years ago, to the day, the establishment of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park heralded changes in marine conservation on a global scale.

Fifty years ago, to the day, the establishment of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park heralded changes in marine conservation on a global scale.

Responsible Reef Practices

When enjoying the many different activities and experiences on the Great Barrier Reef, it is important to enjoy them in a responsible and 'reef friendly' way.

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

Joint Marine Park Patrols protect the Reef over a spike in fishing offences

A total of 1109 targeted compliance patrols across the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in a year, has worked to protect the Reef and deter illegal activity, protect biodiversity, and uphold zoning r

A total of 1109 targeted compliance patrols across the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in a year, has worked to protect the Reef and deter illegal activity, protect biodiversity, and uphold zoning r

Coral cover loss points to need for strong action: local and global

The Australian Institute of Marine Science today released its annual long-term monitoring results for the 2023–24 year, showing sharp declines in hard coral cover across the Great Barrier Reef —off

The Australian Institute of Marine Science today released its annual long-term monitoring results for the 2023–24 year, showing sharp declines in hard coral cover across the Great Barrier Reef —off