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Size: 686 ha
Zone: Marine National Park (Green) Zone
Management Area: Townsville / Whitsunday Management Area
Managed by: the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
This Reef was named in recognition of the late Hon Dr Virginia Chadwick AO, the first female chairman of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA). During her eight years at the helm, Virginia developed and led many significant environmental initiatives and was renowned for her outstanding leadership and environmental work.
The name was agreed to under Memorandum of Understanding between Australian Hydrographic Office, Department of Environment and Resource Management and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. The reef was named on 23 April 2010 and the new name was formally announced on 21 May 2010.
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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.
