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Best Environmental Practices
Best environmental practices are guidelines developed jointly with the marine tourism industry and are designed to reduce human impacts on reefs and islands by promoting environmentally responsible behaviour in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, State Marine Parks and island National Parks. These practices are designed to complement legal requirements but have no legislative power. They are applicable to all users of the Reef.
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) encourages recreational users to adopt best environmental practices in activities they undertake in the Marine Park to help protect the Great Barrier Reef.
The GBRMPA encourages the tourism industry to adopt the responsible reef practices for 28 activities that have been specifically tailored for tourism operators’ needs.
The GBRMPA encourages everyone to do your bit to help keep the Great Barrier Reef great!.
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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.
