Elements that are considered in developing the Species Conservation Program of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) are:

Conservation status

Does GBRMPA have an obligation to conserve the species or taxon because it is listed as threatened under Commonwealth or Queensland legislation, by the World Conservation Union, or under other international agreements (e.g Bonn Convention, JAMBA, CAMBA, CITES, IUCN)?

Knowledge

How much is known about the biology, life history, ecology, population trends and movements of and human related threats to the populations found in the GBRMP?

Environmental indicator status

Is the species or taxon useful as an indicator of health of the Great Barrier Reef?

Likelihood of management success

How readily/easily can specific targeted actions be developed and implemented to improve the conservation status of the species/taxon populations on the Great Barrer Reef?

Community perception

Is the species or taxon held in high regard by members and/or of concern to the public? Is the species or taxon of special interest in the political arena?

Resources

The number of staff and activities for species conservation and management by the GBRMPA. Species conservation and management is integral to all program areas of the GBRMPA and not limited to the staff of the Species Conservation Program; however they provide a coordinating role in policy development. For example, the Representative Areas Program will have reef-wide benefits to species conservation through a range of initiatives including zoning, special management areas and standard provisions for activities (e.g. traditional use of marine resources).

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