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Turtle swimming through Great Barrier Reef waters. Photo: GBRMPA.

Funding boost to protect turtles in the Great Barrier Reef

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The Australian and Queensland governments have announced a further $2.8 million to protect threatened turtle species in the Great Barrier Reef…
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Funding boost for Traditional Owner-led Reef projects

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The Australian Government has announced $3 million to expand the Traditional Use of Marine Resource Agreements (TUMRAs) and Sea Country Values…
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World Heritage Committee decision on the Great Barrier Reef

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The World Heritage Committee has agreed to adopt the draft decision proposed by UNESCO to not consider the Great Barrier Reef for the list of World…
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Seeking expressions of interest for the role of Chair for the Reef 2050 Advisory Committee (RAC)

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The Australian and Queensland governments are looking for a new independent Chair for the Reef 2050 Advisory Committee (RAC).
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Draft decision on the State of Conservation of the Great Barrier Reef

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UNESCO has released the draft decision on the State of Conservation of the Great Barrier Reef.
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Take a virtual tour of the Great Barrier Reef

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Imagine taking a trip to the Great Barrier Reef without leaving your home or office.
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Grant funding available to reduce marine debris impact on the Reef

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Grant funding of $3.5 million is now available to help tackle marine debris entering the Great Barrier Reef.
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$7.4 million to restore Reef islands

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The Australian Government recently announced $7.4 million in funding to protect and restore Lady Elliot Island and Pine Islet on the Great Barrier…
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Seeking expressions of interest for the role of Chair for the Reef 2050 Plan Independent Expert Panel (IEP)

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We are looking for the new Independent Chair for the Reef 2050 Plan Independent Expert Panel (IEP), who provide expert scientific advice to…
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Collective action keeping the ReefClean

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The ReefClean program continues to play a vital role in protecting the Great Barrier Reef from the threat of marine debris, by stopping tonnes of…
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New study turns crown-of-thorns starfish into prey

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Scientists have identified new natural predators which could help fight outbreaks of the coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish (CoTS) on the Great…
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Improving water quality to protect the Great Barrier Reef

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The Australian Government is investing an additional $150 million to improve the quality of water flowing to the Great Barrier Reef.
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Use your screen time to protect the Reef

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Citizen scientists are being called on to help protect the Great Barrier Reef.
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Tonnes of good news for the Reef

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Revegetation of the Kolan River bank in Bundaberg is underway, as part of an Australian Government funded Reef Trust project.