Reporting

The Great Barrier Ree's marine tourism operators are in a really important position to help protect one of Australia's magnificent natural assets.

As someone who is regularly out on the Reef and fortunate enough to know some of it intimately, you're part of a virtual 'early warning system'. You can be the 'Eyes and Ears' for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Reef managers rely on your reports and continued vigilance so, if you notice anything a little unusual, suspicious or new, please lend a helping hand by letting the relevant authorities know as soon as possible.

Responsible Reef Practices

• Report all marine pollution, incidents and sightings to the relevant agency.
• Join the GBRMPA 'Eyes and Ears' Incident Reporting Program.
• Complete an Incident Report Form (see Download Form at top right of page) and provide any additional information such as photographs, maps and charts when you see anything you don't think should be happening in the Marine Park.
• Do not approach any suspected persons or request information from them if you witness a suspected breach of the law.
• Make a copy of the hotline numbers and have them handy on board your vessel.

• Within 7 days of you becoming aware that an activity you undertook resulted in an unintentional death, injury, trading, taking, keeping or moving of an animal protected under the Environment and Protection Act without a permit, you must notify the Secretary of the Department of the Environment and Heritage.