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Ports
Six port authorities administer ports along the Queensland coast adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The ports of Bundaberg, Mackay, Townsville and Cairns are each managed by individual port authorites. On 13 March 2008 the Central Queensland Ports Authority which manages the Port of Gladstone and Port of Rockhampton (Port Alma) changed its name to Gladstone Ports Corporation. The Ports Corporation of Queensland (PCQ) administers the remaining ports.
Ports and Harbours are often confused
| A port is a man-made coastal or riverine facility where boats and ships can load and unload. It may consist of wharfs, jetties, piers and slipways and have specially designed equipment to help in the loading and unloading of vessels. |
| A Harbour is a protected stretch of water where vessels may safely anchor or secure to shore, in a cove, or bay or between islands. Harbours can be man-made or natural. A man-made harbour will have sea walls or breakwaters. A natural harbour is surrounded on most sides by land. |
Related Links
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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.
