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Local voices shape Reef management
Throughout May, the Reef Authority’s planning team visited Traditional Owner groups and communities in the southern Great Barrier Reef, presenting information and holding worksho
Throughout May, the Reef Authority’s planning team visited Traditional Owner groups and communities in the southern Great Barrier Reef.
50 years
Explore the history, challenges and achievements of the Great Barrier Reef through engaging stories, videos and insights into its conservation journey.
50 years of Marine Park management: Timeline of key events
Discover the key moments that shaped the Great Barrier Reef over the past 50 years. Dive into our timeline highlighting significant milestones, challenges and conservation achievements.
50 years - About Us
Learn about Australia's Reef management agency dedicated to preserving the Great Barrier Reef. Discover our mission to protect this iconic natural wonder for future generations.
50 years of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is widely recognised as a global benchmark in the conservation of marine ecosystems, and today Reef lovers from across Australia and beyond are celebrating five d
Today (Friday, 20 June) marks 50 years since the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975 (the Act) was granted royal assent, signing into the law the creation of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
Drones and AI to protect the Reef
High-tech drones using the latest AI advances will be trialled on the Great Barrier Reef to detect illegal fishing in no-take green zones and protect biodiversity on the iconic natural wonder.
High-tech drones using the latest AI advances will be trialled on the Great Barrier Reef to detect illegal fishing in no-take green zones and protect biodiversity on the iconic natural wonder. 
Indigenous Reef Advisory Committee meets
Recently our Indigenous Reef Advisory Committee (IRAC) met in Townsville to discuss the delivery of developing and established projects led by the Reef Authority together with Traditional Owners.
Recently our Indigenous Reef Advisory Committee (IRAC) met in Townsville to discuss the delivery of developing and established projects led by the Reef Authority together with Traditional Owners.
Celebrating 20 years of Traditional Owner Sea Country management
The Reef Authority is celebrating 20 years of partnering with Traditional Owners in managing Sea Country on the Great Barrier Reef.
The Reef Authority is celebrating 20 years of partnering with Traditional Owners in managing Sea Country on the Great Barrier Reef.
World Heritage Committee decision on the Reef
The 47th session of the World Heritage Committee (47COM) was held between 6-16 July 2025, in Paris.
The Committee adopted the draft decision from UNESCO released in May 2025.
The 47th session of the World Heritage Committee (47COM) was held between 6-16 July 2025, in Paris.
The Committee adopted the draft decision from UNESCO released in May 2025.