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Reef Guardians make their mark on Biodiversity Day

2012-05-22T09:37:28+10:00

Students from Southern Cross Catholic School will mark the International Day for Biodiversity by undertaking environmental projects.

Workshop helps Traditional Owners protect sea country

2012-05-18T09:05:28+10:00

An upcoming workshop will help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples spot illegal activities in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Students showcase Reef protection activities

2012-05-17T15:53:57+10:00

The good work local schools are undertaking to help protect the Great Barrier Reef will be showcased when students meet up today.

Traditional Owners release rehabilitated turtle

2012-05-16T11:47:40+10:00

Traditional Owners and Reef managers will release a rehabilitated turtle into the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park near Ingham on Thursday.

Nominations now open for Whitsunday local marine advisory committee

2012-05-16T11:06:33+10:00

Residents of the Whitsunday region with an interest in the Great Barrier Reef are invited to nominate for the Whitsunday Local Marine Advisory Committee (LMAC).

Nominations now open Townsville local marine advisory committee

2012-05-16T11:00:06+10:00

Residents with an interest in the Great Barrier Reef are invited to nominate for the Townsville Local Marine Advisory Committee (LMAC).

Nominations now open for Mackay local marine advisory committee

2012-05-16T10:56:03+10:00

Residents of the Mackay region with an interest in the Great Barrier Reef are invited to nominate for the Mackay Local Marine Advisory Committee (LMAC).

Nominations now open Hinchinbrook local marine advisory committee

2012-05-16T10:51:06+10:00

Residents with an interest in the Great Barrier Reef are invited to nominate for the Hinchinbrook Local Marine Advisory Committee (LMAC).

Reef Guardians' efforts celebrated in advertisements

2012-05-16T10:47:01+10:00

The efforts of Reef Guardian fishers, farmers, graziers, schools and councils to help create a better future for the Great Barrier Reef have been recognised in a suite of new commercials.

Nominations now open for Gladstone local marine advisory committee

2012-05-16T10:46:34+10:00

Residents with an interest in the Great Barrier Reef are invited to nominate for the Gladstone Local Marine Advisory Committee (LMAC).

Nominations now open Douglas local marine advisory committee

2012-05-16T10:42:31+10:00

Residents of the Douglas region with an interest in the Great Barrier Reef are invited to nominate for the Douglas Local Marine Advisory Committee (LMAC).

Nominations now open Cassowary Coast local marine advisory committee

2012-05-16T10:34:59+10:00

Residents with an interest in the Great Barrier Reef are invited to nominate for the Cassowary Coast Local Marine Advisory Committee (LMAC).

Nominations now open for Capricorn Coast local marine advisory committee

2012-05-16T10:29:54+10:00

Capricorn Coast residents with an interest in the Great Barrier Reef are invited to nominate for the Capricorn Coast Local Marine Advisory Committee (LMAC).

Nominations now open for Cape York local marine advisory committee

2012-05-16T10:23:16+10:00

Cape York residents with an interest in the Great Barrier Reef are invited to nominate for the Cape York Local Marine Advisory Committee (LMAC).

Nominations now open Cairns local marine advisory committee

2012-05-16T10:17:17+10:00

Residents with an interest in the Great Barrier Reef are invited to nominate for the Cairns Local Marine Advisory Committee (LMAC).

Nominations now open for Burnett local marine advisory committee

2012-05-16T10:07:49+10:00

Residents with an interest in the Great Barrier Reef are invited to nominate for the Burnett Local Marine Advisory Committee (LMAC).

New local marine advisory committee for Bowen- Burdekin area

2012-05-16T09:56:32+10:00

Residents with an interest in the Great Barrier Reef are invited to nominate for the new Bowen-Burdekin Local Marine Advisory Committee (LMAC).

The Bowen-Burdekin LMAC is a new committee, one of 12 regional committees established from Bundaberg to Cape York that provide advice to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA). The new LMAC will commence meetings during the 2012-2015 LMAC Term.

Illegal moorings damage the Marine Park

2012-05-14T09:34:01+10:00

Four illegal moorings will be removed from Opal Reef to prevent environmental harm.

Watch out for whales whilst on the water

2012-05-11T09:23:07+10:00

Humpback whales have been sighted moving up the Australian coastline towards the Great Barrier Reef.

International maritime expert leads talks on shipping climate effects

2012-05-04T15:38:30+10:00

International maritime expert Andreas Chrysostomou has discussed improving ship design and operation to reduce carbon emissions.