Green Island reef rehabilitation project

Located 27 kilometres from Cairns in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Green Island is the site of an innovative five-year reef regeneration trial which launched November 2020.

Tourism Reef Protection Initiative

The Tourism Reef Protection Initiative delivers Reef protection and conservation services at high-value tourism reef sites across the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Reef in Focus Podcast

Love the Great Barrier Reef? Welcome to the Reef Authority's Reef in Focus podcast, where we tackle the big topics of the Great Barrier Reef.

Know your zones

It's important to know what zone you're in and what activities are allowed in each zone when you're out on the water.

Become a Master Reef Guide

Master Reef Guides are striving to be the world’s leading reef guides and interpreters sharing the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. As reef ambassadors they impart up-to-

Boosting biodiversity and water quality on the Atherton Tablelands

On the Atherton Tablelands, a powerful partnership between local landholders, Mamu Traditional Owners, and Tablelands Regional Council is proving that on-farm action is key to improving water quali

On the Atherton Tablelands, a powerful partnership between local landholders, Mamu Traditional Owners, and Tablelands Regional Council is proving that on-farm action is key to improving water quali

Reef Guardian Councils

The Reef Guardian Council program showcases environmentally sustainable practices undertaken by councils in the Great Barrier Reef catchment. The program recognises the effective management an

Tourism visitation data

Tourism is a major industry along the Great Barrier Reef coastline and it contributes exponentially to both the Queensland and Australian economy.

Employee census results

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (Reef Authority) welcomes the opportunity to participate in the census as it provides valuable insight into employee views about their work as well as h