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Current state and trends of chemical processes
Nutrient cycling
Exposure to nutrients has increased for much of the Great Barrier Reef especially in inshore areas.
- Terrestrial runoff and its effects on reef ecology
- Reef Water Quality Protection Plan: marine monitoring 2008 report
[3.5Mb] - Enhanced levels of nitrogen and phosphorus entering the Great Barrier Reef
- Feeding and nutrition of crown-of-thorns larvae
- Other sources: shipping
- Upwelling at the outer-shelf of the Great Barrier Reef
- Rivermouth Monitoring - nutrient, sediment and pesticide loads
- Inshore reef health - nutrient, sediment and pesticide loads
Pesticide accumulation
There are traces of pesticides in the Great Barrier Reef environment, the impacts of which are largely unknown.
- Rivermouth Monitoring - nutrient, sediment and pesticide loads
- Inshore reef health - nutrient, sediment and pesticide loads
- Pesticides in marine mammals
Ocean acidity
The world’s oceans are becoming more acidic affecting the growth of corals.
- Declining calcification on the Great Barrier Reef
- Hard coral calcification in the Great Barrier Reef
- Ocean acidification
- Atmospheric CO2 Stabilization and Ocean Acidification
Ocean salinity
The salinity of Great Barrier Reef waters is generally stable, with local short-term fluctuations after flood events, mostly close to the coast.
- Composition and distribution of flood plumes in the Great Barrier Reef
- Salinity in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
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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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Whale of a time
The Great Barrier Reef is a hive of activity. If you're lucky enough to see a humpback whale from May to September, make sure you keep a safe distance.
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Important milestone
We're delighted to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park's World Heritage listing.
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Visit the Reef
Visit our Great Barrier Reef and discover its amazing plants, animals and habitats. There are a range of tourism experiences on offer.
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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
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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.
