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Five fascinating Great Barrier Reef biodiversity facts

The animals and plants that call the Great Barrier Reef home are all remarkably different – and yet, they all have one thing in common. They make up the Reef’s biodiversity. READ THE STORY

Love at first dive: Meet Crystal

There’s a saying about love that goes: when you know, you know. After her first visit to the Great Barrier Reef at 15, Master Reef Guides program manager Crystal Lacey knew it was love.   READ THE STORY

Almost 60 vessels a year grounded or sunk on Great Barrier Reef

Almost 60 vessels a year are reported grounded or sunk in Great Barrier Reef waters, with recreational skippers who damage the Reef potentially facing hefty fines. READ THE STORY

The discovery of the Great Barrier Reef’s whale maternity ward

It started with a simple message, this is the year to do something small for something huge, and now 17 years later – the Whitsundays region has some of the best protection in the world fo READ THE STORY

Fish poachers busted illegally fishing on a historic war site near Cairns

Three fishers allegedly caught fishing at night on the wreck of a WWII Catalina flying boat - the final resting place of 11 Australian airmen - face fines up to $3,600 each. READ THE STORY

Whale comeback creates new era of coexistence on the Great Barrier Reef

One of the world’s greatest conservation success stories is creating a new challenge on the Great Barrier Reef - how tens of thousands of humpback whales and millions of people safely share the sam READ THE STORY

AIMS Long Term Monitoring Program Annual Summary Report 2025-26 released

The Great Barrier Reef is showing encouraging early signs of recovery following the 2024-25 widespread coral bleaching event.  READ THE STORY

New research targets rare dolphin hotspots across Great Barrier Reef

New research is investigating three potential hotspots for two of Australia’s rarest dolphins to uncover where they live, their behaviour and size of their populations. READ THE STORY

The perfect cast: meet Marcia

Deadly isn’t a word Marcia Townson uses lightly. But when she talks about making cast nets by hand, it’s the first word that comes to mind. READ THE STORY