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Managing Commonwealth islands
The Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area includes approximately 1050 islands, comprising coral cays, continental islands and mangrove islands.
History of Commonwealth islands
A number of Commonwealth islands in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area are of historic heritage significance.
Remaining impacts from fishing
These practices help to protect the natural environment, maintain the ecological balance of the Reef and contribute to improving its general health.
International Coral Reef Initiative
Australia is a founding member of the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) — a partnership of nations and organisations working together on coral reefs and related ecosystems around the world
Reef 2050 Plan
The Australian and Queensland governments’ Reef 2050 Long-Term Sustainability Plan (Reef 2050 Plan) provides an overarching long-term strategy for managing the Great Barrier Reef — it coor
What are the charges?
These charges are effective from 1 April 2024. Charges are reviewed annually and changed in line with the Brisbane Consumer Price Index.
Coral bleaching
We’ve put together some information on coral bleaching here to separate fact from fiction when it comes to what’s happening on the Reef right now. We call this Myth-Busting coral bleaching.
Ports along the Great Barrier Reef
Commercial shipping is vital to Queensland’s economy. To cater for this industry, there are 10 major trading ports and two minor ones along the Great Barrier Reef coast.
Dredging and dredge material disposal
Dredging takes place to establish and maintain safe access channels for ships and other vessels at ports or marinas.