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Collective Reef management
As Australia's lead managers of the Great Barrier Reef, the Reef Authority works with government, industry and the community to protect our great natural wonder.
It's also our privilege and responsibility to share our knowledge and learn from others across the international arena.
© Commonwealth of Australia (Reef Authority) Photographer: Alex Kydd
This month the Reef Authority has welcomed more than 35 coral reef managers from across the Pacific for the inaugural Pacific Coral Reef Collective. This five-day event will enable delegates to share knowledge in reef management and explore innovative solutions to protect reefs across the Pacific region, both now and in the future.
Keep an eye on our socials to find out more #CoralReefCollective #GreatBarrierReef
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A whale of a time
The Humpback highway is bustling this season with record numbers of whales again expected to traverse the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park through to the end of September.
While spectacular to see, we encourage you to protect these great creatures for generations to come by being whale wise on the Great Barrier Reef.
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Plan your Cairns Reef trip
When visiting the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns it's important to know where you can go and what you can take from the Reef as specific sites have specific rules.
As a visitor, the onus is on you to familiarise yourself with the Cairns Area Plan of Management, before you visit the Reef.
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Shining a light on lighthouses
On Monday the 7th of August we celebrate National Light house day by shining a light on lighthouses and those who manage them.
These beacons of hope have aided coastal navigation, warning mariners of hazards and guiding them to their destinations for the last 200 years on the Great Barrier Reef.
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World Heritage draft decision
The UNESCO World Heritage Centre has published a draft decision about the Great Barrier Reef ahead of the September session of the World Heritage Committee, to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The draft decision does not recommend the World Heritage Committee place the Great Barrier Reef on the List of World Heritage in Danger.
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.
