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- Climate change
- 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
- Ramped-up patrols to target illegal fishing hotspots this school holidays
- 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
- Shark control program continues in Marine Park
- Reef tribute to Marine Park visionary
- Reef Summit sets new course of action for the Great Barrier Reef
- Living memorial for Australian conservationist
- Welcoming UNESCO decision
- Early career Reef researchers receive a boost
- New rules to better protect and enable access to the Whitsundays
- Dr Evelyn Scott AO
- 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
- Schools win with Reef health initiatives
- Gladstone Reef Guardians gather to brainstorm Reef future
- School leads Reef catchment action
- Students have their eye on the Reef
- Beach clean-up in school sight
- Townsville region Reef Guardians to workshop Reef issues
- Charters Towers Reef Guardians workshop solutions to Reef threats
- Bundaberg region students work together for the Reef
- Whitsundays Reef Guardians gather to build resilience for the Reef’s future
- Reef Guardians gather to build resilience for the Reef’s future
- Primary school students keep Australia and the Reef beautiful
- Cassowary Coast Reef Guardian Schools work together for the Reef
- Reef Guardian Schools work together for the Reef
- Douglas Reef Guardian Schools work together for the Reef
- 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
2012
Hervey Bay State High School rewarded for helping protect the Great Barrier Reef
Published 21/11/2012
Hervey Bay State High School has scooped an award for protecting their local environment and the Great Barrier Reef.
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Cleveland school rewarded for helping protect the Great Barrier Reef
Published 21/11/2012
The students and teachers at Cleveland District State High School are doing amazing environmental work to reduce, reuse and recycle waste at their school.
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Beaconsfield State School rewarded for helping protect the Great Barrier Reef
Published 21/11/2012
Beaconsfield State School near Mackay has been recognised for the reducing their ecological footprint and minimising energy consumption.
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Bowen childcare centre rewarded for helping protect the Great Barrier Reef
Published 21/11/2012
Bowen childcare centre Kidz at the Beach won an environmental award for protecting their local environment and the Great Barrier Reef.
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Holloways Beach Environmental Education Centre and Redlynch State College rewarded for helping protect the Great Barrier Reef
Published 20/11/2012
Holloways Beach Environmental Education Centre and Redlynch State College rewarded for environmental efforts.
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Belgian Gardens School rewarded for helping protect the Great Barrier Reef
Published 16/11/2012
Belgian Gardens State School is one of 10 Reef Guardian Schools recognised for keeping the environment and the Great Barrier Reef healthy
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Kalkie State School rewarded for helping protect the Great Barrier Reef
Published 16/11/2012
Kalkie State School near Bundaberg has scooped an environmental accolade for protecting their local environment and the Great Barrier Reef.
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Future leaders protect inshore biodiversity in the Torres Strait
Published 30/10/2012
Students from Reef Guardian Schools have been enlisted to help protect plants, animals and habitats in inshore areas of the Great Barrier Reef.
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Reef Guardians dive into a different kind of chemistry in Townsville
Published 18/10/2012
Students from Charters Towers High School learn about science at the Reef HQ Aquarium during their school chemistry studies camp.
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Reef Guardians get onboard the Eco Barge
Published 24/09/2012
GBRMPA is supporting the Eco Barge Clean Seas program with sponsorship to help remove marine debris from the iconic Whitsunday Island areas.
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