Outlook Online 2009
The State of the Great Barrier Reef Report - latest updates
About the updates:
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This section of the State of the Great Barrier Reef on-line contains the most recently updated chapters of the State of the Great Barrier Reef report. Science and events are constantly changing and evolving and subsequently, every chapter written for the State of the Great Barrier Reef on-line will be periodically reviewed and updated as issues evolve and as science expands our understanding of the Great Barrier Reef ecosystem.
An overview of the current status of the Great Barrier Reef is available:
Latest updates:
Environmental Status:
- Corals (updated June 2004)
- Crown of Thorns Starfish (updated August 2004)
- Environmental effects of Tropical Cyclone Larry - Precis (updated September 2006)
- Inter-reefal and lagoonal benthos (updated August 2003)
- Mangroves and Saltmarshes
- Marine mammals (updated August 2004)
- Marine reptiles (updated March 2005)
- Seagrasses (updated March 2005)
- Birds
- Sharks and rays (updated May 2005)
- Water quality (updated June 2004)
Management Status:
- Fisheries (updated August 2003)
- Indigenous Issues (updated August 2003)
- Shipping and Oil Spills (updated March 2006)
- Tourism and Recreation (updated August 2003)
Do you have any comments about the State of the Great Barrier Reef on-line? Contact: sogbr@gbrmpa.gov.au
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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.

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