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Douglas Shoal environmental remediation project
When coal carrier Shen Neng 1 ran aground in April 2010, it caused extensive damage to Douglas Shoal.
Threats to the Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is a natural treasure and one of the world's best managed marine areas, but like all tropical coral reefs around the world it’s facing serious threats.
Climate change
Climate change is the greatest threat to the Great Barrier Reef and coral reefs worldwide. Climate change is caused by global emissions of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide from burning
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