Reef Authority Annual Report

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority's annual reports highlight the agency’s work and achievements over the reporting period.

Gifts and Benefits

The Australian Public Service Commission gifts and benefits reporting guidelines came in to effect from 18 October 2019.

Strategies to manage the Reef

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority is Australia’s key management agency for the Great Barrier Reef, and works with government, industry and community to protect this spectacular area.

Crown-of-thorns starfish control program

The Crown-of-thorns Starfish Control Program was established in 2012 and delivers the tactical response to outbreaks as part of the Marine Park Authority’s Crown-of-thorns Starfish Strategic Manage

Nemo nursery expands to save more clownfish and grow young scientists

A Townsville primary school’s world-famous nemo nursery has undergone a major expansion, cementing its status as the world's only primary school to run a successful clownfish breeding program.

A Townsville primary school’s world-famous nemo nursery has undergone a major expansion, cementing its status as the world's only primary school to run a successful clownfish breeding program.

Stunning fish spawning spectacle set to unfold on the Great Barrier Reef

A spectacular underwater phenomenon is unfolding across the Great Barrier Reef as reef fish gather in mass aggregations - some performing “dance rituals” – for a synchronised annual mass spawning e

A spectacular underwater phenomenon is unfolding across the Great Barrier Reef as reef fish gather in mass aggregations - some performing “dance rituals” – for a synchronised annual mass spawning e

Reef communities unite to tackle marine debris

The annual Great Barrier Reef Clean-up is officially underway and communities across Queensland are rallying to protect one of the world’s most iconic natural wonders.

The annual Great Barrier Reef Clean-up is officially underway and communities across Queensland are rallying to protect one of the world’s most iconic natural wonders.

Reef Forum

The 2025 Reef Forum, held from 27–29 October in Townsville, North Queensland, brings together Traditional Owners, researchers, industry, policy makers and conservation leaders to explore the best w

Crown-of-thorns starfish control program dashboard

The Crown-of-thorns starfish Control Program is led by the Reef Authority in collaboration with research and industry partners.