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24.01.2022 Happy hump day If you look back 50 years, the humpback whale was hunted to a stage where there were only 300500 along the east Australian coastline. That population is now estimated to be somewhere around 35,000 humpbacks. www.instagram.com/master_reef_guide_jess... Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort #NationalBiodiversityMonth See more

22.01.2022 Perfect time to learn about the Reef Did you know we have a range of curriculum-linked teaching resources suited both to learning at school or at home, including an entire poster series and activity book dedicated to biodiversity? Check out our biodiversity-related educational resources: https://bit.ly/3jyK6di Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority... Great Barrier Reef #LovetheReef #NationalBiodiversityMonth See more

21.01.2022 Know your zones. No excuses. Illegal fishing in the Marine Park has increased. In response, we’ve increased patrols. Those caught fishing in a green zone will face a $2220 fine... that’s an expensive fishing trip. Access zoning information before you hit the water: https://bit.ly/2JzX2QV Commonwealth of Australia (GBRMPA)... Great Barrier Reef #ZoningRules #LovetheReef See more

21.01.2022 Combatting biodiversity threats Introduced, or ‘pest species’ like goats and weeds compete with native species on Reef islands. So, how do we combat these threats? By removing pests to supporting recovery of these amazing Reef islands. One success story is St Bees Island, a continental island offshore from Mackay, where Queensland National Parks initiated an eradication program back in 2008. Using a variety of detection and targeting techniques, including ‘Judas’ goats... fitted with GPS tracking collars to locate and bond with herds, an estimated 2000 feral goats have been eradicated from the island, including the last Judas goats in May 2020. St Bees Island is officially goat free. Read more about biodiversity in Outlook Report 2019: https://bit.ly/33qRiBL Queensland National Parks St Bees Island #NationalBiodiversityMonth See more

20.01.2022 Celebrating our High Standard Tourism Operators on World Tourism Day We know not everyone can get to the Reef right now, but it’s still beautiful and waiting for you! Next time you visit the Great Barrier Reef, consider selecting a High Standard Tourism Operator. Obtaining this accreditation is in depth process that ensures that when you see the eco-certified logo, you know that you are choosing a genuine and authentic experience that is environmentally, socially and e...conomically sustainable. See the full list of these operators: https://bit.ly/302PHAX Commonwealth of Australia (GBRMPA), Photographer: Mark Fitzpatrick The Whitsundays See more

19.01.2022 Take a deep dive through the Great Barrier Reef without even getting wet Learn about this vast, beautiful, but under pressure natural asset, coral bleaching, ocean acidification and much more with the help of this thematic display we helped develop at Cairns Aquarium. Cairns Aquarium, Cairns ... #LovetheReef See more

18.01.2022 Caring for Sea Country in the heart of Cape York The Lama Lama Traditional Use of Marine Resources Agreement (TUMRA) covers Sea Country that extends from Princess Charlotte Bay to the Normanby River, a rugged and breathtakingly beautiful part of the #GreatBarrierReef. The #TUMRA supports compliance activities, research and education, and a junior rangers program. Lama Lama rangers undertake Land and Sea operations that is vital to protect the #GreatBarrierReef. Check out ...Yintjingga Aboriginal Corporation or our website https://bit.ly/35FnPXv to find out more. Commonwealth of Australia (GBRMPA), Styledia Port Stewart See more

18.01.2022 Reminder: we encourage you to have your say on the draft updated Reef 2050 Long-Term Sustainability Plan before consultation ends 30 September This is the first five-yearly review and update of the Plan, to ensure it continues to focus on key threats and actions to support the health and resilience of the Great Barrier Reef. Have your say now: https://bit.ly/3bCjJQT Commonwealth of Australia (GBRMPA), photographer J. Sumerling... Great Barrier Reef See more

18.01.2022 Turtley awesome Bundaberg Regional Council for signing up to another term as a Reef Guardian Council! With the largest concentration of nesting marine turtles on the eastern Australian mainland, and the most significant loggerhead turtle nesting population in the South Pacific region right in our backyard perhaps more than anywhere else in Australia, the Reef is a fundamental part of our identity, Mayor Dempsey said. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2PHTKgA Bun...daberg Regional Council Mayor Dempsey Bundaberg, Queensland See more

17.01.2022 Then and now: Marine Park rangers caring for Reef biodiversity Over the 40 year history of our joint Reef Field Management Program, caring for the Reef’s biodiversity remains at the heart of what we do whether it’s ensuring compliance with the laws in place to protect the marine environment or turtle and seabird conservation at remote Raine Island. Read more about our team’s work: http://bit.ly/2Ee2s0q Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority... Great Barrier Reef #NationalBiodiversityMonth See more

17.01.2022 How can you help protect the Reef? We can all do our bit, our small part, to #BeReefSmart. Before COVID-19 travel restrictions, we asked Reef tourists, tourism operators and Master Reef Guides how they try to be Reef smart in order to protect the beautiful, valuable but delicate ecosystem that exists below the water’s surface. Whether you’re boating or yachting, diving or snorkelling, fishing or collecting, there are simple actions you can do when interacting with the... Reef. Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority The Whitsundays #BeReefSmart http://bit.ly/2Ee2s0q See more

17.01.2022 Big and blue The Great Barrier Reef extends over 14 degrees of latitude. Within this vast expanse are a unique range of ecological communities, habitats and species, making it one of the world's most complex natural ecosystems. www.instagram.com/jamesunsworth93/... Hill Inlet & Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Island, QLD Learn more about the Reef: https://bit.ly/2IWg3iN See more

17.01.2022 Do you have a fishing trip to the Reef planned these school holidays? Make sure you know the zoning rules before you head out on the water we all have a responsibility to protect the Reef for future generations. Marine parks compliance patrols will be out in force these holidays and fines apply to those who break the rules. You can access zoning maps on your phone by downloading our Eye on the Reef app: https://bit.ly/2RFNV48 Commonwealth of Australia (GBRMPA)... Great Barrier Reef #ZoningRules #LovetheReef See more

15.01.2022 Natural state Learn what impact throwing your food scraps overboard into the Great Barrier Reef has on marine and island wildlife in this video. Let's all do our bit, our small part, to #BeReefSmart Do not feed the animals. Do not throw food scraps overboard.... https://bit.ly/31KWb8A Great Barrier Reef See more

14.01.2022 Livingstone Shire Council has given its unwavering support to the Reef Guardian Council program and signed up for the 2020-2024 term. Mayor Ireland said that as one of the first councils to participate in the program, which began with trials around 2006, Livingstone Shire Council took its Reef Guardian role very seriously. More details: https://bit.ly/2PkA8yQ Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority... Yeppoon, Queensland See more

12.01.2022 One of nature's most ancient and fascinating creatures The Great Barrier Reef gives visitors some special opportunities to closely observe marine turtles. If you're lucky enough to see these amazing animals in their natural habitat, here are some tips: http://bit.ly/2EopXFt www.instagram.com/max_homer/... Cairns #NationalBiodiversityMonth See more

12.01.2022 Whitsunday Regional Council and their wondrous 74 islands have joined the Reef Guardian Council program! The Whitsundays is the Heart of the Great Barrier Reef and we are the custodians for a unique part of the world, Mayor Andrew Willcox said. We are leading the way with our environmental initiatives like the recently completed Greening and Growing Bowen project. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3hxOFUr Commonwealth of Australia (GBRMPA), Photographer: Sally Pe...ut The Whitsundays See more

11.01.2022 $8.2 million announced for Reef projects Today the Australian Government announced $8.2 million to support Great Barrier Reef projects. $3.2 million will go towards engaging tourism operators in reef monitoring and reef site-stewardship actions, such as monitoring coral condition, controlling native pest outbreaks, and rehabilitating local reef sites, and will also support existing jobs in the industry. Our National Education Centre, Reef HQ Great Barrier Reef Aquariu...m, received $5 million for a modern new façade, and a new admissions and foyer area as part of a suite of updates to enhance visitor experiences at the aquarium and education centre. Commonwealth of Australia (GBRMPA), Photographer: Mark Fitzpatrick The Whitsundays More details: https://bit.ly/3ikaUgi See more

07.01.2022 Day and night, in the air and on the water Our marine parks compliance patrols will be out in force these upcoming school holidays, particularly at known illegal fishing hotspots. We’re continuing to call on fishers to follow the law when visiting the Reef following the highest number of annual recreational fishing offences ever recorded. Read more: https://bit.ly/3mlOK0j Commonwealth of Australia (GBRMPA)... Great Barrier Reef Queensland National Parks #ZoningRules #LovetheReef See more

07.01.2022 Congratulations to Sofia from St Francis Primary School, Ayr for creating the winning news report for week seven's Virtual Future Leaders Eco Challenge! For this challenge, students were asked to film a news segment about how water gets contaminated as it flows from land to sea and how this water can affect the marine environment. Sofia did an excellent job reporting on water quality from Alva Beach. Register for this week's challenge here: bit.ly/2ZhT6Lt #rgsflec #...lovethereef See more

07.01.2022 We’re in a La Niña ALERT. So, what could this mean for the Reef? In our latest August Reef health update we cover crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks, sea surface temperatures, spring forecasts and the La Niña ALERT. Read the full update: https://bit.ly/33lT4BS Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority... Great Barrier Reef See more

06.01.2022 The Reef is one of the richest and most complex natural systems on Earth This month we enjoyed taking a peep into some of the different types of animals found along the Reef for #NationalBiodiversityMonth. From microscopic plankton to whales weighing more than 100 tonnes, the Great Barrier Reef is home to a stunning array of animals. https://bit.ly/2HlGHk1 What's the most interesting biodiversity fact you know about the Reef? Comment below ... Commonwealth of Australia (GBRMPA), Footage by Pablo Cogollos Great Barrier Reef #NationalBiodiversityMonth #LovetheReef See more

03.01.2022 Meet the Great Barrier Reef virtually Tomorrow (Wednesday 25 November) at 12.30-1.30pm AEST, we are running a free, virtual session for secondary school students to learn about the Great Barrier Reef. Take a dive with us into the big blue for this underwater one-hour session, as we explore the Great Barrier Reef, learning about its inhabitants, threats and what we can do to protect it. Register your class at https://bit.ly/399hOny... Rob Parsons http://looking-glass.com.au Great Barrier Reef #Lovethereef See more

02.01.2022 Diving into the weekend And we're hoping to spot a nudibranch like this stunner while we're in the water! By having good snorkel and dive practices, you'll be able to preserve this special world for others to experience. Move slowly and deliberately in the water, relax and take your time, and avoid rapid changes in direction. www.instagram.com/innerplanetary/... Barren Island, Yeppoon #BeReefSmart See more

02.01.2022 Today marks the first World Manta Day Did you know: with a wing span of up to seven metres and weighing up to two tonnes, mantas are one of the largest fish in the Great Barrier Reef. That’s longer and heavier than your average hippo! Commonwealth of Australia (GBRMPA), footage by Pablo Cogollos... Great Barrier Reef Marine Park #WorldMantaDay #NationalBiodiversityMonth See more

01.01.2022 How do corals get their colour? Some corals have pigments (fluorescent proteins) in their tissues that give them their orange, yellow, green, blue, red and purple colours. Others get their golden-brown colour from the algae, called zooxanthallae, that live within their tissues. More Reef facts: http://bit.ly/2FRF3U9 www.instagram.com/tracyolive/... Lady Musgrave Experience #nationalbiodiversitymonth See more