Past editions - Reef in Brief

Special Edition - Season's greetings from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Edition 80 - The Reef blueprint for resilience
Edition 79 - All eyes on the Reef this summer
Edition 78 - Sex on the Reef
Edition 77 - Compliance blitz results are in
Edition 76 - Special spearfishing rules protect the Whitsundays
Edition 75 - New permission system in the Marine Park
Edition 74 - Juvenile turtle recovered and released
Edition 73 - Watch out for whales
Edition 72 - New rules in the Whitsundays
Edition 71 - Have your say on key Reef policies
Edition 70 - Managing for resilience
Edition 69 - Cyclone's impact on the Reef
Edition 68 - Mass coral bleaching confirmed
Edition 67 - Spot checks for coral bleaching
Edition 66 - Reef celebrated in Google Doodle

Free zoning app

If you're heading out on the water, download and use the free zoning app so you know where you can go and what you can do.
Important milestone

We're delighted to celebrate the 40 years of the managing the Great Barrier Reef.
Visit the Reef

Visit our Great Barrier Reef and discover its amazing animals, plants, and habitats.
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.
Report marine strandings

If you see sick, dead or stranded marine animals please call RSPCA QLD 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625)
Climate Change and the Great Barrier Reef

A Vulnerability Assessment: of the issues that could have far-reaching consequences for the Great Barrier Reef.
Current Conditions

Current Conditions: Environmental and climatic forecasts for the Great Barrier Reef
Reef Guardians Improving the outlook

The Great Barrier Reef is under pressure. Many people, including Reef Guardians, are making a difference.
Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan 2007-2012
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Keep an eye on the Reef

Become a marine scientist for a day Download our free app to share your sightings.
Outlook for the Reef

Published every five years, our Outlook Report provides an overview of Reef health and management.
Reef 2050

Learn more about how the Australian and Queensland are managing the Reef through Reef 2050.