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Podcast: Deep dive into marine turtles
We take a closer look at one of the ocean’s most iconic creatures: the green turtle. Join us as we explore the Great Barrier Reef Green Turtle Research Program’s Foraging Ground Population Monitoring Project. We’ll dive into the challenges sea turtles face, including climate change and habitat loss, and highlight the collaborative efforts between scientists and Traditional Owners to ensure the survival of these ancient marine reptiles for generations to come.
Sea Country Connections
Image from Restoration of Reef Islands project.
Mandubarra visits
Mandubarra Aboriginal Land and Sea Inc (MALSI) recently welcomed members of DCCEEW’s Reef Trust, the Reef Authority, QPWS and Aestra to Bajigal (Stephens Island) in the northern Great Barrier Reef. This was an important opportunity to connect on Country and learn about how the Restoration of Reef Islands Project will deliver activities to increase the resilience of Bajigal’s environment.
ATSIMS Reef Guardian School experience
Seventy-five Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander in Marine Science (ATSIMS) students from Ingham to Bowen came together recently at James Cook University, Townsville. The Reef Authority was proud to be a leading partner in the event, delivering interactive sessions on turtle identification, including size, diet, and the impacts of marine debris.
Great Barrier Reef social science symposium
Last month, the Reef Authority and 11 research, non-profit and government partners hosted the 5th Annual Symposium of the Social Science Community for the Great Barrier Reef – an event showcasing the importance of the human dimension to conservation, and how social science plays a critical role in the evolution of Reef management.
Temporary closure: Coral Reef Fin Fish
Two five-day coral reef fin fish closed seasons are in October and November each year. Upcoming closures in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park include:
- 18 to 22 October 2025
- 17 to 21 November 2025
To stay informed and for up-to-date rules and seasonal closure dates download Qld Fishing app 2.0. Download Eye on the Reef to access and understand zoning rules in the Marine Park.
Seasonal closure
Woody Island and Low Island form the Low Isles, located 15 km north-east of Port Douglas. Visitors are advised that there is a seasonal closure in place at Woody Island from 29 September 2025 to 31 March 2026 – no public access is permitted. This closure is part of broader site arrangements. It aims to protect sensitive habitats and bird nesting and roosting grounds at Low Isles. During this time, Low Island at Low Isles remains open to visitors.
Biggest Reef clean-up!
Join the 2025 Great Barrier Reef Clean-up in October and help remove as much marine debris as possible before the wet season begins. Tangaroa Blue Foundation’s ReefClean program and Clean Up Australia invite individuals, communities, schools and businesses in Queensland to come together to protect the Great Barrier Reef from the impacts of marine debris.
Annual report now out
The 2024/2025 annual report is now live on our website. In it, you can find information about our financial year including project updates and more. Plus, check out Reef Authority socials for more behind-the-scenes Reef content!
50 years of protecting the Marine Park
Our 50th anniversary timeline charts the significant moments, challenges and achievements that have shaped the Reef's story of the past 50 years and beyond.
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority acknowledges the continuing Sea Country management and custodianship of the Great Barrier Reef by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Traditional Owners whose rich cultures, heritage values, enduring connections and shared efforts protect the Reef for future generations.
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