Reef protection
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Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest reef system, stretching more than 2,000km along Queensland's north-east coast.
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Reducing impacts of farming on reef catchments
Fertiliser, pesticides and sediment from cattle grazing and sugarcane production entering the Great Barrier Reef lagoon are putting the reef’s long-term health at risk.
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Protecting wetlands in Great Barrier Reef catchments
We are committed to protecting wetlands of high ecological significance (HES) in catchments adjoining the Great Barrier Reef lagoon.
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Reef Water Quality Protection Plan
The Reef Plan covers catchments adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef in the 6 regions stretching from Cape York in the north to the Burnett Mary in the south.
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Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority is the federal government agency responsible for protecting the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and the World Heritage Area.
