Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
There’s nowhere else on the planet like the Great Barrier Reef. It’s one of the most complex, breathtaking ecosystems that exists. We lead a global effort to preserve and protect it.
We've provided world-leading marine park management since 1975. Our remit is broad. We are Marine Park stewards, compliance officers, community educators, government advisors, data analysts, strategic, science-led managers and fearless advocates for the Reef.
We are proud to protect and preserve 2,300kms, 3,000 individual reefs, 16,000 species of plants and animals, and 64,000 jobs.
We hope to inspire you to See the Reef, Love the Reef, Protect the Reef.
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Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Reef health update – June 2024
This Reef Health update is based on data collected during May, 2024.
Winter has brought welcome relief for the Great Barrier Reef and ocean temperatures continue to fall, despite being still above average for this time of year.
The Reef Authority is working with partners to assess the impact of the summer’s mass coral bleaching event that affected all three regions of the Great Barrier Reef. Many reefs remain bleached to varying extents with coral colonies expected to transition to recovery or mortality in the coming months.
We will not know the full impact this bleaching event has had on the long-term trend in coral cover until the Australian Institute of Marine Science's Long-term Monitoring Program’s report on coral reef condition is released in 2025.
Read the full update on our website: bit.ly/47Hdsz0
#ReefHealth #LoveTheReef
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Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Swipe right for corals 🐠
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Our latest podcast episode is all about the love life of corals on the Great Barrier Reef.
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Join Dr Jessica Stella as she reveals her amazing journey from Massachusetts to North Queensland, her passion for coral reef invertebrates, and her deep dive into the fascinating world of coral spawning. 🐚
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Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Dr Mark Read – or Dr Croc 🐊 as he’s known – started his career as a crocodile biologist. And now, he’s helping communities and ecosystems in the Great Barrier Reef through our field management program.
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Watch now: bit.ly/3Qfg1mh
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#ProtectTheReef
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