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Sea temperature
Sea temperature plays a critical role in the life of marine species and warming oceans are causing widespread and severe impacts.
Coastal development
The Great Barrier Reef catchment is used for agriculture, urban and industrial development, mining, port activities and island development.
Land-based run-off
Land-based run-off remains the greatest contributor to poor water quality in the inshore areas of the Great Barrier Reef and is a major contributor to the current poor state of many inshore marine
Child Safe principles and procedures
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority is an organisation committed to child safety and to the implementation of Child Safe principles and procedures.
COVID-19
Our thoughts are with everyone worldwide who is continuing to keep us all safe from COVID-19 and with all the communities and industries affected, including some of our valued stakeholders.
Naming of reefs and undersea geographic features
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, the Australian Hydrographic Office and the Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection have an agreed process for naming reefs and oth
Coral predator outbreaks
There are several animals that naturally predate on corals. In sustainable numbers, these animals play a critical role in the Reef ecosystem.
Outlook Report 2024
Every five years, we publish an Outlook Report that examines the Great Barrier Reef’s health, pressures, and likely future.
Science for management
The Reef Authority has a long history of working collaboratively with science and knowledge providers and basing our management on the best available science.