Print PageOur monitoring and assessment programs
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) is involved in a number of initiatives aimed at educating, monitoring, promoting and protecting the Marine Park.
Information gathered from these programs from members of the public, such as tourism operators, is providing valuable information for scientists and marine managers.
The information is used to develop the best possible management of the Marine Park to cope with ongoing threats from impacts such as climate change.
Marine Monitoring Program
The Reef Rescue Marine Monitoring Program assesses the health of key marine ecosystems - inshore coral reefs and intertidal seagrass - and the condition of water quality in the inshore Great Barrier Reef lagoon.
Eye on the Reef
The GBRMPA has a number of programs under Eye on the Reef that involves collecting valuable information about reef health and protected and iconic species. It is gathered through a range of stakeholders such as tourism operators.
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Free Zoning Maps
If you're heading out on the water, don't forget your free Zoning Map so you know where you can go and what you can do.
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Whale of a time
The Great Barrier Reef is a hive of activity. If you're lucky enough to see a humpback whale from May to September, make sure you keep a safe distance.
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Important milestone
We're delighted to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park's World Heritage listing.
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Visit the Reef
Visit our Great Barrier Reef and discover its amazing plants, animals and habitats. There are a range of tourism experiences on offer.
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What you can do
Everyone has a role to play in protecting our Great Barrier Reef. Find out what you can do to help protect this Great Australian icon.
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Report marine strandings
If you see sick, dead or stranded marine animals please call RSPCA QLD 1300 ANIMAL
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Climate Change and the Great Barrier Reef
A Vulnerability Assessment: of the issues that could have far-reaching consequences for the Great Barrier Reef.
