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Scientific research
State and trends
Benefits
Research improves understanding of the Great Barrier Reef and allows management to be based upon the best available information.
Examples of key scientific studies:
- Effects of line fishing on Great Barrier Reef
- AIMS Long Term Monitoring Program: Coral Cover - current condition and regional variation
- Trends in seagrass distribution in the Great Barrier Reef
- Aerial Surveys for dugongs in the Southern Great Barrier Reef
- Aerial surveys for dugongs in the northern Great Barrier Reef and Torres Strait
- Water quality research: baseline synthesis
- Seabed invertebrate biodiversity
Impacts
Impacts of scientific research are concentrated primarily around research stations.
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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.
