Our Board

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority reports to the Minister responsible for the Environment.

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.

Virtual Learning Experiences

Wherever you are in the world, experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef with a Reef Education Virtual Learning Experience.

How Marine Park Zoning works

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