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

Field management of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park

Field officers are crucial to management of the World Heritage Area.

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

Crown-of-thorns control boosts coral recovery across the Reef

Recent research provides further evidence that the Crown-of-thorns Starfish (COTS) Control Program is one of the most effective tools available to protect coral and support the Reef’s resilience.&n

Recent research provides further evidence that the Crown-of-thorns Starfish (COTS) Control Program is one of the most effective tools available to protect coral and support the Reef’s resilience.

How Marine Park Zoning works

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is a multiple-use area.

Recreational fishing activities

Fishing is one of the most popular recreational activities in Queensland and an important pastime on the Great Barrier Reef.

Great Barrier Reef Green Turtle Research Program

Six species of marine turtle are found on the Great Barrier Reef. The Reef region has globally significant nesting and foraging areas for green, loggerhead, hawksbill and flatback turtles.