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Know your zones
It's important to know what zone your in and what activities are allowed in each zone when your out on the water.
Our Board
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority reports to the Minister responsible for the Environment.
Report an incident
You can help protect the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park by reporting incidents and suspected offences you have witnessed.
Master Reef Guides - Cairns and Reef-wide
There are two Master Reef Guides whose work, as Australian Reef Pilots, covers the entire Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
Master Reef Guides - Far North
There are several Master Reef Guides in the Far North region, including locations such as Ribbon Reefs, Port Douglas and Cape Tribulation. You can read the profiles of each Master Reef Guide i
Master Reef Guides - Southern
There are 15 Master Reef Guides who operate in the Southern region, including locations such as Yeppoon, Great Keppel Island, Heron Island, Lady Musgrave and Lady Elliot Island.
Master Reef Guides - Townsville and the Whitsundays
There are four Master Reef Guides in the Townsville region and 27 in the Whitsundays region. Read the profiles for each Master Reef Guide.
Reef Authority Newsroom
Reef Authority Newsroom
The origin of zoning with Josh Thomas
July 2024 will mark 20 years since the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Zoning Plan 2003 was legislated and became enforceable creating the largest protected sea area anywhere in the world at the tim