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Extra eyes to monitor the Great Barier Reef

2011-07-08T16:39:23+10:00

Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke launched the powerful Reef monitoring program – Eye on the Reef.

CSIRO asking What does the Great Barrier Reef mean to you?

2011-07-08T16:39:23+10:00

Decision makers need as much information as possible to understand the role people will play in the future of the Great Barrier Reef.

Trawler salvage operations complete

2011-07-08T16:39:23+10:00

A fishing trawler which ran aground near Lady Elliot Island has been successfully salvaged. GBRMPA and QPWS will assess the reef for damage.

Reef HQ Aquarium residents ready for their close-ups

2013-06-13T08:40:13+10:00

Reef HQ Aquarium is inviting photography enthusiasts to enter its new Facebook photo competition.

Look out for those below during bumper whale season

2013-06-05T12:56:37+10:00

This year’s whale watching season will see the highest number of humpback whales entering the Great Barrier Reef for more than half a century.

New appointment to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

2011-07-08T16:39:23+10:00

Media release from Environment Minister Tony Burke.

Little Leroy makes a big splash on World Turtle Day

2013-06-13T15:34:39+10:00

Reef HQ Aquarium is celebrating World Turtle Day today (Thursday 23 May) by introducing its newest celebrity turtle to the world.

Reef HQ Aquarium volunteers add million-dollar touch

2013-06-05T12:54:49+10:00

Reef HQ Aquarium is celebrating the work of hundreds of volunteers who have donated 350,000 hours of their time since the centre opened in 1987.

Landholders and farmers given support to protect the Great Barrier Reef

2011-07-08T16:39:23+10:00

Media release from Environment Minister Tony Burke.

Reef water quality report card unveils encouraging results

2013-06-05T12:57:45+10:00

GBRMPA has applauded the efforts of farmers and graziers, after a report card showed progress is being made in improving water quality.

Reef peak period enjoyed by visitors

2013-06-05T12:56:04+10:00

The Easter holiday period is traditionally a busy time out on the water and this year saw most people doing the right thing in the Marine Park.

New chairman appointed to Cairns marine advisory group

2013-06-05T12:57:39+10:00

A senior fisheries and conservation manager has been elected as the new chairman of the Cairns Local Marine Advisory Committee.

Easter, camping, fishing, zoning

2013-06-05T12:56:08+10:00

Camping spot booked, check; fishing rods in, check; camping permit organised and free zoning map in hand, check.

Plan to protect historic Great Barrier Reef lightstation

2013-06-05T12:54:30+10:00

Isolation, cyclones and a quiet existence for raising children — this is what awaited lightkeepers on Dent Island.

New wheels for sick turtles

2013-06-05T12:56:32+10:00

A new turtle ambulance is about to hit the road to give stranded marine turtles a better chance of survival.

Great Keppel Island tourism and marina development recieves federal approval

2011-07-08T16:39:23+10:00

Media release from Environment Minister Tony Burke.

60,000 crown-of-thorns starfish culled to protect the Great Barrier Reef

2011-07-08T16:39:23+10:00

Media release from Environment Minister Tony Burke

Reef HQ Aquarium goes for gold at national tourism awards

2013-06-05T12:58:03+10:00

Reef HQ Aquarium will represent Queensland at the Australian Tourism Awards on Friday 15 February.

North Rockhampton State High School rewarded for environmental efforts

2013-06-05T12:55:48+10:00

Students at North Rockhampton State High School are doing great work with their community on local environmental projects.

Reef named after marine science pioneer

2013-06-05T12:57:44+10:00

Patricia Mather's contribution to marine science has been recognised with the naming of a reef in her honour.