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Zoning guide to using the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
If you are planning a fishing or boating trip to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, you will need to know where you can go and what you can do, as penalties apply if you do not follow zoning rules.
- Zoning Maps
- What you can do and where you can go
- Explanation of fishing terms
- Interpreting Zones
- Mooring and Anchoring
- Recreational fishing activities
- Special Managment Areas
- Frequently asked questions about zoning
- Protected and no-take species
- Permit information
- Plans of management
- Site-specific management arrangements
- Fish size and possession limits
- What I can do to look after the Reef
Remember to take your Free Zoning Map out on the water or risk getting a fine!
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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.
