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Help protect the Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is facing a range of pressures and all actions — big or small — matter to the future of this amazing natural wonder.
Fisheries in the Marine Park
Fishing on the Great Barrier Reef is an important pastime and a source of income for both Queensland coastal communities and the seafood industry.
Zoning maps
Before visiting the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area, make sure you’re familiar with the zoning rules.
Prestigious Australian Science Award highlights the Crown-of-thorns Starfish Control Program
The Crown-of-thorns Starfish (COTS) Control Program has been named a finalist in the country’s most prestigious science awards, the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
Eyes and Ears compliance training
The Reef Authority Indigenous Compliance Team, supported by Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol, recently delivered compliance training to three Indigenous Ranger groups in and around Yarrabah
Partnership on the Reef
Permit holder and tourism operator, Adam Mervyn-Jones recently recognised the benefits of working with Traditional Owners when establishing his business, Reef Navigator, out of Mourilyan Harbour in
Policy and Planning Roadmap
The Policy and Planning Strategic Roadmap has been developed to focus the Authority’s efforts to deliver a proactive, contemporary and risk-based approach to Marine Park policy, planning and regula
Yarul Dhingiga: Keppel Bay reef rehabilitation project
The waters and islands known as Keppel Bay are located 15km east of Yeppoon, just north of the Tropic of Capricorn.
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.