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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. 

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

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.

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.

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. 

Significant milestone reached with the accreditation of Darumbal TUMRA

Darumbal Traditional Owners today celebrated the official launch of a community-based plan for managing their Sea Country in a joint agreement with the Australian and Queensland governments.

Thorny Issues

Preparing for summer takes many forms for people all over Australia.

Whether it’s holiday plans, new year’s resolutions, or working on the house.

For the crown-of-thorns starfish control program, summer marks the halfway point of their annual work program, a chance to reassess how they are tracking and make plans for any anticipated weather