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Reef Snapshot Report now available
The 2023−24 summer has seen substantial climate driven impacts across the Great Barrier Reef, with widespread coral bleaching, two cyclones and several severe flood events. Aerial surveys were conducted over 1000 reefs spanning the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and Torres Strait. Coral bleaching was observed on 73 per cent of surveyed reefs within the Marine Park and 6 per cent in the Torres Strait. Reefs in the far north of the Marine Park and in the Torres Strait recorded lower levels of coral bleaching.
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Eye on the Reef
We've just released an updated version of the Eye on the Reef app! Eye on the Reef enables you access zoning maps and rules and record Reef health, animal sightings or incidents. The app also works outside of mobile range. New and existing users should download the updated version of the Eye on the Reef app by clicking the button below.
EMC vitally important
The environmental management charge (EMC) is associated with most commercial activities and facilities operating under a Reef Authority permit. The funds received from EMC are applied directly to the day-to-day management of the Marine Park and are vitally important to improving its long-term resilience. By visiting the Reef, you are protecting the Reef.
COTS numbers crunched
A new study in the Great Barrier Reef has shed light on how a decade of targeted crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) control has been boosting coral growth and recovery. Led by the Reef Authority along with research and industry partners, it shows that there has been over 40 per cent increase in coral cover where targeted COTS intervention has occurred.
Tourism providing protection
Can tourism help the Great Barrier Reef? The answer is: yes! Tourism operators play a key role in how we protect and manage the Great Barrier Reef. The Reef is their workplace, so who better to provide regular pulse checks of the health of the Reef, reporting changes when they happen.
Join a Local Marine Advisory Committee
Are you a keen fisherman, sailor or diver? Do you work in aquaculture, tourism or shipping? Applications to join the Local Marine Advisory Committees are now open. We are seeking individuals with a keen interest in the Great Barrier Reef and their local region, who are interested in keeping informed about the management, sustainable use and conservation of the Reef.
What is coral bleaching?
Following the recent sobering announcement of a mass global coral bleaching event, the Reef Authority is calling on the community to learn more about coral bleaching. Watch the video below to learn what coral bleaching is, and how we can help combat it.
Meet Nick
All the greats know that in order to find new land, you must be willing to lose sight of the shore. Adventure awaits if you’re brave enough to embark. From treetops to ocean backdrops, Project Manager Nick James has an interesting resume. Click the button below to read on about Nick's big adventure.
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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