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- Coastal ecosystems
- Compliance and Zoning
- 2011
- Get prepared, it's fishing time
- Remember your Zoning Map
- Don't spoil the fun this Easter
- Appealing for information on the death of two snub-fin dolphins in Townsville
- Good response to appeal for information on two dead snub-fin dolphins
- Vessels seized during illegal fishing crackdown
- Rule changes to protect dugong
- Put a free Zoning Map on your Christmas list
- 2012
- 2013
- 2014
- Know where to drop a line in the Marine Park
- World-class compliance measures to be showcased during World Parks Congress
- Illegal practices on the radar at iconic Cod Hole dive site
- Fish on the right side of the line these school holidays
- Fishing trip on your Christmas list? Check the zones first
- Fishing trip on your Christmas list? Check the zones first
- Fishing trip on your Christmas list? Check the zones first
- Fishing trip on your Christmas list? Check the zones first
- Fishing trip on your Christmas list? Check the zones first
- Fishing trip on your Christmas list? Check the zones first
- 2015
- Making connections: Galapagos Islands look to the Reef
- Costly fine for green zone breach
- Illegal fishers caught in night patrols
- Green zone restrictions imposed on commercial fisher
- Coral trout fishers fined for green zone breaches
- Fishing offences on the rise
- Penalty for three strikes given to commercial fisher
- Hitting the water these school holidays? Remember your zoning map
- Don’t risk a fine this holiday season
- Tips for enjoying the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park this Easter
- Fines slapped on illegal coral trout fishers
- Fish in the right zone these school holidays
- 2016
- Fishy business costs Mackay vessel master
- Don't risk a fine this Easter break
- Dory operator cops hefty fine
- Patrols out in force these school holidays
- Know your plotter — know the zones
- Trawler operator fined for green zone breach
- Illegal recreational fishers caught in the act
- Recreational fisher pays $4000 for fishing in a green zone
- Public urged to report suspected illegal fishing and help protect the Reef
- 2017
- Summer compliance blitz: "Fish in a protected zone and you will get caught"
- Repeat offender commercial fisherman cops $10,000 fine
- Cairns fishers warned: Fish in a green zone and risk a $2100 fine
- Night time patrols see illegal recreational fisher hook a $1800 fine
- Illegal recreational fishing fine increased to $2100
- Illegal recreational fishers are catch of the day
- 2011
- Consultation
- 2011
- 2012
- New local marine advisory committee for Bowen- Burdekin area
- Nominations now open Cairns local marine advisory committee
- Nominations now open for Cape York local marine advisory committee
- Nominations now open for Capricorn Coast local marine advisory committee
- Nominations now open Cassowary Coast local marine advisory committee
- Nominations now open Douglas local marine advisory committee
- Nominations now open for Gladstone local marine advisory committee
- Nominations now open Hinchinbrook local marine advisory committee
- Nominations now open for Mackay local marine advisory committee
- Nominations now open Townsville local marine advisory committee
- Nominations now open for Whitsunday local marine advisory committee
- Plan for protecting the Great Barrier Reef's biodiversity
- 2013
- 2015
- 2016
- 2017
- Coral bleaching
- 2016
- The facts on Great Barrier Reef coral mortality
- Low level coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef
- Reef coral bleaching intensifies in far north
- Coral mortality rises in remote far north
- Signs of resilience in southern coral rebound
- Forum puts the focus on coral bleaching
- Statement on coral bleaching surveys
- 2017
- 2016
- Corporate
- 2011
- 2012
- Caretakers for an island paradise
- Monitoring the health of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
- Strong support for marine reserves in Australia
- No anchoring areas protect Keppel reefs
- Reef Guardian school showcased to global coral reef experts
- Boost to small communities caring for coral reefs
- Mackay residents provide input into Great Barrier Reef protection
- Douglas residents provide input into Great Barrier Reef protection
- Whitsunday residents provide input into Great Barrier Reef protection
- Bundaberg residents provide input into Great Barrier Reef protection
- Cassowary Coast residents provide input into Great Barrier Reef protection
- Capricorn Coast residents provide input into Great Barrier Reef protection
- Gladstone residents provide input into Great Barrier Reef protection
- Cape York residents provide input into Great Barrier Reef protection
- Hinchinbrook residents provide input into Great Barrier Reef protection
- Townsville residents provide input into Great Barrier Reef protection
- Community representatives discuss Reef's future
- Bowen-Burdekin stakeholders join workshop on Reef's future
- Townsville stakeholders join workshop on Reef's future
- Mackay stakeholders join workshop on Reef's future
- Hinchinbrook stakeholders join workshop on Reef's future
- Gladstone stakeholders join workshop on Reef's future
- Douglas stakeholders join workshop on Reef's future
- Burnett stakeholders join workshop on Reef's future
- Cassowary Coast stakeholders join workshop on Reef's future
- Cape York stakeholders join workshop on Reef's future
- Capricorn Coast stakeholders join workshop on Reef's future
- Whitsunday stakeholders join workshop on Reef's future
- Cairns stakeholders join workshop on Reef's future
- Season's greetings
- 2013
- Reef named after marine science pioneer
- New chairman appointed to Cairns marine advisory group
- Reef Live
- Reef Guardians inspire Caribbean connections
- Reef named in honour of Shark Man – Ron Taylor
- Have your say on future management of the Great Barrier Reef
- Have your say on future management of the Great Barrier Reef
- Have your say on future management of the Great Barrier Reef
- Have your say on future management of the Great Barrier Reef
- Gladstone community information session
- Abbot Point decision
- Abbot Point - update 20 December 2013
- 2014
- Strict conditions placed on approval for Abbot Point permit
- Media response - Abbot Point documents
- Wanted: young filmmakers to put the spotlight on marine debris
- Marine Park Authority prepares for cyclone Ita
- Cyclone Ita weakens
- Marine Park tourism operators open for business after cyclone Ita
- Cod Hole public moorings temporarily removed for maintenance
- Community invited to discover amazing biodiversity of Kinka Wetlands
- Call for final entries in Gladstone marine debris video competition
- Enjoy the whale spectacle, just keep your distance
- Great Keppel Island Resort development
- Divers home in on thorny threat
- Community representatives hear plans for local Reef protection
- 2015
- Nominations now open for Local Marine Advisory Committees
- Local fishers haul in welcome funding boost
- Tackling marine debris in the aftermath of cyclone Marcia
- Shen Neng 1 grounding: statement
- World Heritage Committee draft decision: statement
- Early signs of coral recovery after cyclone Yasi
- Statement: World Heritage Committee final decision
- Local Management Advisory Committees ready for reef management challenge
- Celebrate the Reef with us
- Don't let your litter bug our Reef
- Fitzroy Island gets hands dirty to help the Reef
- Cardwell gets hands dirty to help the Reef
- Alva Beach gets hands dirty to help the Reef
- 2016
- Low level coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef
- World class coastal marine researcher appointed to board
- Ocean explorer honoured by reef naming
- Statement on out-of-court settlement with owners of Shen Neng 1
- Statement on Great Barrier Reef condition
- Celebrating GIS Day
- Minke whale and snubfin dolphin expert celebrated with reef naming
- Coral collecting
- Great Barrier Reef managers and industry prepare for summer
- 2017
- Environmental impact
- Fishing
- Heritage
- Reef Guardians
- 2011
- Students become guardians of the Great Barrier Reef
- Students join forces to help protect the Great Barrier Reef
- Kirwan State School students brush up on wetland care
- Small school has big plans to protect the Reef
- Reef Guardian Farmers pilot kicks off in Cairns region
- Ingham students pledge support for the Reef
- Commercial fishers recognised for good environmental practices
- Coastal councils meet to protect the Reef
- Commercial fishers working today for a healthier Great Barrier Reef
- Reef Guardian Mena Creek State School given helping hand
- Reef Guardian Moranbah State School given helping hand
- Reef Guardians Annandale Christian College given helping hand
- Farmers pledge support for the Great Barrier Reef
- Reef Guardian Atherton State School given helping hand
- Rockhampton and Yeppoon Reef Guardians Network for the environment
- Reef Guardian Freshwater Primary School given helping hand
- Gladstone Reef Guardians network for the environment
- Bundaberg Reef Guardians network for the environment
- Reef Guardians Glenella State School given helping hand
- Cairns Reef Guardian Schools given helping hand
- Whitsunday Reef Guardians network for the environment
- Mackay Reef Guardians network for the environment
- Local council commits to becoming a Reef Guardian
- Reef Guardian Farleigh State School given helping hand
- Burdekin Reef Guardians network for the environment
- Palm Island a hive of Reef Guardian activity
- Mercy College wins prestigeous award
- Reef Guardian Weir State School given helping hand
- Collinsville a hive of Reef Guardian activity
- Bowen Reef Guardians network for the environment
- Reef Guardians Bowen State High School given helping hand
- Learning legends rewarded for protecting the Reef
- Charters Towers Reef Guardians network for the environment
- Woodstock State School to receive funding grant
- St Patrick's receives funding grant
- Townsville State High School receive funding grant
- Future Leaders lead the way in Ingham
- Future Leaders show the way in the Whitsundays
- Future leaders show the way in Townsville
- Future leaders show the way in Ingham
- Local banana farmers become Reef Guardians
- Cairns' future leaders show the way
- Rockhampton graziers working together today for a healthier Great Barrier Reef
- Gordonvale State School receives Reef Guardian Award
- Ignatius Park School to receive Reef Guardian Award
- Bartle Frere State School to receive Reef Guardian Award
- Bartle Frere State School to receive Reef Guardian Award
- Kin Kora State School to receive Reef Guardian Award
- Hayman Island State School next in line for Reef Guardian Award
- Bundaberg Christian College to receive $1000 Reef Guardian Award
- Townsville South State School receives Reef Guardian Award
- Townsville South State School receives Reef Guardian Award
- The Hall State School Reef Guardian Award presentation
- Southern Cross Catholic School to receive Reef Guardian Award
- 2012
- Ripples of Change grant Belgian Gardens State School
- Ripples of Change grant Gargett State School
- Ripples of Change grant Kirwan State School
- Ripples of Change grant Redlynch State College
- Ripples of Change grant Kelso State School
- Townsville Reef Guardians network for the environment
- Charters Towers Reef Guardians network for the environment
- Funding boost for Babinda State School
- Funding boost for Tannum Sands State High School
- Funding boost for Carrawal State School
- Funding boost for Collinsville State High School
- Bowen Reef Guardians network for the environment
- Palm Island Reef Guardians network for the environment
- Innisfail Reef Guardians network for the environment
- Tully Reef Guardians network for the environment
- Burdekin Reef Guardians network for the environment
- Calliope grazier working for healthy land and Reef
- Cane growers in the know open their gates to the public
- Cairns Reef Guardians network for the environment
- Funding boost for Gympie Reef Guardian schools
- Funding boost for St Mary's Catholic College
- Rockhampton Reef Guardians network for the environment
- Gladstone Reef Guardians network for the environment
- Bundaberg Reef Guardians network for the environment
- Support for local Reef Guardian Schools
- Fishers focus on future feasibility
- Whitsunday Reef Guardians network for the environment
- New schools pledge support for the Great Barrier Reef
- Mackay Reef Guardians network for the environment
- Watch out for whales whilst on the water
- Reef Guardians' efforts celebrated in advertisements
- Students showcase Reef protection activities
- Reef Guardians make their mark on Biodiversity Day
- New schools pledge support for the Great Barrier Reef
- Reef Guardian Grazier showcases Reef stewardship
- Reef Guardians reduce waste reaching the Reef
- Reef Guardians connect coral and catchment
- Future leaders protect inshore biodiversity in Townsville
- Future leaders protect inshore biodiversity in the Whitsundays
- Future leaders protect inshore biodiversity in Mackay
- Future leaders protect inshore biodiversity in Mackay
- Future leaders protect inshore biodiversity in Mackay
- Future leaders protect inshore biodiversity in Ingham
- Future leaders protect inshore biodiversity in Bundaberg
- Future leaders protect inshore biodiversity in Gladstone
- Future leaders protect inshore biodiversity on Palm Island
- Future leaders protect inshore biodiversity in Bowen
- Future leaders protect inshore biodiversity in Rockhampton
- Awards for top environmental achievements in schools
- Gympie’s future leaders help protect inshore biodiversity
- Future leaders protect inshore biodiversity in Brisbane
- Future leaders protect inshore biodiversity in the Burdekin
- Future leaders protect inshore biodiversity on the Cassowary Coast
- Future leaders in Charters Towers help protect inshore biodiversity
- Future leaders protect inshore biodiversity in western Cape York
- Future leaders protect inshore biodiversity in Far North Queensland
- Reef Guardians get onboard the Eco Barge
- Reef Guardians dive into a different kind of chemistry in Townsville
- Future leaders protect inshore biodiversity in the Torres Strait
- Kalkie State School rewarded for helping protect the Great Barrier Reef
- Belgian Gardens School rewarded for helping protect the Great Barrier Reef
- Holloways Beach Environmental Education Centre and Redlynch State College rewarded for helping protect the Great Barrier Reef
- Bowen childcare centre rewarded for helping protect the Great Barrier Reef
- Beaconsfield State School rewarded for helping protect the Great Barrier Reef
- Cleveland school rewarded for helping protect the Great Barrier Reef
- Hervey Bay State High School rewarded for helping protect the Great Barrier Reef
- 2013
- Hall State School rewarded for helping protect the Great Barrier Reef
- North Rockhampton State High School rewarded for environmental efforts
- Cane farmer a Reef Guardian at heart
- Bowen future leaders band together for the health of Great Barrier Reef
- Gladstone future leaders band together for the health of the Reef
- Brisbane schools working together for the health of the Reef
- Future leaders band together for the health of the Great Barrier Reef
- Whitsunday students band together for health of the Reef
- Charters Towers students working together for health of the Reef
- Future leaders band together for health of the Reef
- Bundaberg students help to keep the Great Barrier Reef healthy
- Mackay students band together for health of the Reef
- Townsville secondary students band together for Reef health
- Cairns students band together for health of the Reef
- Cassowary Coast students up for Reef challenge
- Reef Guardian Councils gather to support health of the Reef
- 2014
- Townsville schools rewarded for helping protect the Great Barrier Reef
- New Reef Guardians for the Reef
- Ripples of environmental change for Burdekin schools
- Cairns centres rewarded for helping protect the Great Barrier Reef
- Bundaberg schools rewarded for helping protect the Great Barrier Reef
- Torres Strait schools rewarded for helping protect the Great Barrier Reef
- Local council celebrates commitment to protect the Great Barrier Reef
- Ripples of environmental change for Merinda State School
- Ripples of environmental change for local schools
- Ripples of environmental change for Ingham schools
- Gladstone schools rewarded for helping protect the Reef
- Ripples of environmental change for Cooktown State School
- Brisbane schools rewarded for helping protect the Great Barrier Reef
- Johnstone catchment farmers showcase best land practices
- Mareeba Shire Council become Reef Guardians
- Out of the classroom and into the wetlands
- Local schools receive boost for environmental projects
- Innisfail school planting the seed for catchment rejuvenation
- Students get involved in local actions to protect the Reef
- Gladstone and Tannum students get involved in local actions to protect the Reef
- Palm Island students work together for the Reef
- Townsville students get involved in local actions to protect the Great Barrier Reef
- Hinchinbrook students get involved in local actions to protect the Reef
- Cassowary Coast Future Eco Leaders
- Mackay students take up the Future Leaders Eco Challenge
- Douglas region students get involved in local actions to protect the Reef
- Cairns students taking local actions for the Reef
- Brisbane students get involved in local actions to protect the Reef
- Bowen students get involved in local actions to protect the Reef
- Mackay commercial net fishers recognised as guardians of the Reef
- Far northern councils recognised for commitment to the Reef
- Mackay Regional Council recognised for commitment to the Reef
- Local council celebrates commitment to protect the Reef
- 2015
- 2017
- 2011
- Sea country partnerships
- 2012
- Applications for Sea Country Grants close mid February
- Sea Country photo competition launched
- Workshop helps Traditional Owners protect sea country
- Winners of Sea Country photo competition announced
- North Queensland Traditional Owners receive Sea Country grants
- Mackay region Traditional Owners receive Sea Country grants
- Far North Queensland Traditional Owners receive Sea Country grants
- Saltwater Women gather to talk sea country business
- 2014
- 2015
- 2017
- 2012
- Shipping
- Species conservation
- Tourism
- 2011
- 2012
- Reef recreation strategy as coast population grows
- Plan ahead for visiting the Great Barrier Reef over Easter
- Zoning message working
- Keeping an eye on the Reef's health
- Resort boosts solar power to protect Reef
- Climate action good for Reef and business
- Whitsunday tourism operators cut emissions for Reef
- Cape Tribulation tourism operators cut emissions for Reef
- 2015
- Water quality
- Reef HQ
- 2012
- 2013
- Reef HQ Aquarium goes for gold at national tourism awards
- New wheels for sick turtles
- Reef HQ Aquarium volunteers add million-dollar touch
- Little Leroy makes a big splash on World Turtle Day
- Reef HQ Aquarium residents ready for their close-ups
- Chilly turtles warm to Reef HQ Aquarium
- Follow Phillip’s excellent new adventure
- Little Leroy flippers out into the big wide world
- 2014
- 2017
- Crown of thorns starfish
- Reef 2050 Integrated Monitoring and Reporting Program
- E-newsletters
- Filming and photography guidelines
- Life on the Reef
- TEDx talk about the Great Barrier Reef
Past editions - Reef in Brief
2017
- Issue 71 - Have your say on key Reef policies
- Issue 70 - Managing for resilience
- Issue 69 - Cyclone's impact on the Reef
- Issue 68 - Mass coral bleaching confirmed
- Issue 67 - Spot checks for coral bleaching
- Issue 66 - Reef celebrated in Google Doodle
2016
- Issue 65 - Season's greetings 12 December 2016
- Issue 64 - Share your thoughts on Reef management 2 November 2016
- Issue 63 - False headlines paint Reef health picture wrong 19 October 2016
- Issue 62 - Out-of-court settlement for Shen Neng 1 case, 21 September 2016
- Issue 61 - Trawler operator fined 22 August 2016
- Issue 60 - Monitoring for management 15 July 2016
- Issue 59 - Ocean pioneer honoured 6 June 2016
- Issue 58 - Special edition - Coral bleaching update 3 June 2016
- Issue 57 - Special edition - Coral bleaching update 27 May 2016
- Issue 56 - Special edition - Coral bleaching update 20 May 2016
- Issue 55 - Special edition - Coral bleaching update 13 May 2016
- Issue 54 - Special edition - Coral bleaching update 6 May 2016
- Issue 53 - Having a whale of a time on the Great Barrier Reef
- Issue 52 - Special edition - Coral bleaching update 29 April 2016
- Issue 51 - Special edition - Coral bleaching update 22 April 2016
- Issue 50 - Celebrating Heritage Week
- Issue 49 - Special edition - Coral bleaching update 15 April 2016
- Issue 48 - Special edition - Coral bleaching update 8 April 2016
- Issue 47 - Special edition - Coral bleaching update 4 April 2016
- Issue 46 - Coral mortality rises in the far north
- Issue 45 - New vessel boosts Reef patrols
- Issue 44 - Happy New Year
2015
- Issue 43 - Season's greetings
- Issue 42 - Turtle nesting, marine archaeology, pink manta ray
- Issue 41 - Great Barrier Reef Clean-up success
- Issue 40 - Celebrate the Reef!
- Issue 39 - Tackling illegal fishing
- Issue 38 - Reef monitoring, reporting and rare sighting
- Issue 37 - Happy World Environment Day
- Issue 36 - Celebrating 40 years
- Issue 35 - Green zones boost coral trout numbers
- Issue 34 - Reef surveys, new Reef Guardian, fish tagging boost and more...
- Issue 33 - TV series to showcase life on the Reef
- Issue 32 - Turtle time on the Reef
2014
- Issue 31 - Season's greetings from GBRMPA
- Issue 30 - Reef on show at World Parks Congress
- Issue 29 - Reef 2050 open for consultation
- Issue 28 - Major reports strengthen Reef management
- Issue 27 - Celebrating 10 years since the revised Marine Park zoning Plan began
- Issue 26 - Great Barrier Reef Report Card released
- Issue 25 - Crown-of-thorns control milestone reached
- Issue 24 - Heritage in focus
- Issue 23 - Keeping an eye on the Reef
- Issue 22 - Permit approved for Abbot Point
- Issue 21 - Have your say on Great Barrier Reef and coastal zone management
2013
- Issue 20 - Season's greetings from GBRMPA
- Issue 19 - Honouring a Reef pioneer, Ron Taylor remembered
- Issue 18 - Public consultation open on Great Barrier Reef Strategic Assessment
- Issue 17 - Reef management on the world stage at ICRI General Meeting in Belize
- Issue 16 - New Minister announced
- Issue 15 - Further crown-of-thorns starfish control measure funding announced
- Issue 14 - New member of the GBRMPA board appointed
- Issue 13 - Biodiversity Conservation Strategy finalised
- Issue 12 - Encouraging progress in improving water quality to the Reef
- Issue 11 - Control program culls more than 60,000 crown-of-thorns starfish
- Issue 10 - State Party Report on the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
- Issue 9 - Watch out turtles about!
2012
- Issue 8 - Action to protect the Reef from climate change
- Issue 7 - GBRMPA Chairman reappointed for a second five-year term
- Issue 6 - AIMS research shows decline in coral cover
- Issue 5 - Have your say on our biodiversity protection plan
- Issue 4 - Experts from over 20 countries join forces for Reef protection
- Issue 3 - World Heritage Committee decides status of Reef
- Issue 2 - UNESCO releases State of Conservation Report
- Issue 1 - Call for nominations for Local Marine Advisory Committees
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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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Important milestone
We're delighted to celebrate the 40 years of the managing the Great Barrier Reef.
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Visit the Reef
Visit our Great Barrier Reef and discover its amazing animals, plants, and habitats.
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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 (1300 264 625)
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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.
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Current Conditions
Current Conditions: Environmental and climatic forecasts for the Great Barrier Reef
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Reef Guardians Improving the outlook
The Great Barrier Reef is under pressure. Many people, including Reef Guardians, are making a difference.
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Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan 2007-2012
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Big, beautiful diverse
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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.
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Outlook for the Reef
Published every five years, our Outlook Report provides an overview of Reef health and management.
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Reef 2050
Learn more about how the Australian and Queensland are managing the Reef through Reef 2050.
