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Reef Authority names new Chief Scientist
Following an extensive recruitment process, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Roger Beeden as the new Chief Scientist.
Following an extensive recruitment process, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Roger Beeden as the new Chief Scientist.
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Reef in focus - wanted dead or alive
It is with only a touch of irony that the Great Barrier Marine Park Reef Authority’s newly appointed Chief Scientist, Dr Roger Beeden, who oversees an area roughly the size of Germany, originally h
The Reef Authority's Chief Scientist, Dr Roger Beeden discusses the current health and state of the Reef.
Reef health resources
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority has several educational resources available on the current state of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
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Bringing the Reef into classrooms around the world
The Australian Government’s flagship Reef Guardian School program is ‘going global’ and taking the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef into classrooms around the world.
The Australian Government’s flagship Reef Guardian School program is ‘going global’ and taking the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef into classrooms around the world.
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Closure alert: Low Isles temporarily closed
Due to an imminent severe weather event associated with Cyclone Jasper, expected to generate strong winds and heavy rainfal
Due to an imminent severe weather event associated with Cyclone Jasper, expected to generate strong winds and heavy rainfall, the Low Isles (15km north-east of Port Douglas) are closed until furthe
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Reef in Focus - From Crocs to Coral with Dr Mark Read
Mark Read boasts a bevy of nicknames. Among them, 'Ready' is standard fare, as is 'Çhopper' thanks to his notorious former namesake made famous in a popular 2000 Australian film.
Mark Read boasts a bevy of nicknames. Among them, 'Ready' is standard fare, as is 'Çhopper' thanks to his notorious former namesake made famous in a popular 2000 Australian film.
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A Christmas reminder: follow the rules in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
With Christmas just around the corner, locals and visitors to the Great Barrier Reef (the Reef) are being reminded to follow the rules in the Marine Park when they leave their local boat ramp.
With Christmas just around the corner, locals and visitors to the Great Barrier Reef (the Reef) are being reminded to follow the rules in the Marine Park when they leave their local boat ramp.
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Caution advised: Low Isles reopens
Access to Low Isles (situated 15km north-east of Port Douglas) has re-opened.
Following recent weather events, access to Low Isles (situated 15km north-east of Port Douglas) has been declared safe for visitors and operators.