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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
Climate change
Climate change is the greatest threat to the Great Barrier Reef and coral reefs worldwide. Climate change is caused by global emissions of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide from burning
Reef protection through world-leading management
The Australian Government’s $1.2 billion Reef protection package includes a $253 million investment in
Commercial fishing and zoning
Fishing on the Great Barrier Reef is part of the identity of Queensland coastal communities and helps support them economically.
Reef guardians
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority's Reef Guardian program recognises the good environmental work undertaken by communities and industries to protect the Great Barrier Reef.
Declining water quality
Land-based run-off remains the greatest contributor to poor water quality in the inshore areas of the Great Barrier Reef and is a major contributor to the current poor state of many inshore marine
Interpreting zones
It is important that you are aware of the zone you are in while you are out on the water, so take time to check where you are going and what you can do there.
Local Marine Advisory Committees
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority is advised on Marine Park management issues at a local level by voluntary community-based committees called Local Marine Advisory Committees.
Cairns Area Plan of Management
There are beautiful coral cays, islands and spectacular outer edge reefs offshore from Cairns, Port Douglas and Cooktown.