Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

The Reef Authority, Australia’s lead management for the Great Barrier Reef, is recruiting. 👉 Project Officer Reef Conservation Actions (APS4), Townsville, full-time/part-time, $76,583 - $84,443 per annum. Applications close Wednesday 2 April 2025. For more information and to apply, visit https://bit.ly/3HAosoi #LovetheReef #ReefRecruitment

Fred Nucifora certainly has a passion and buzz for the environment. As the new General Manager of major projects at the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Fred’s dedication to sustainability extends beyond coral reefs—he’s also a passionate beekeeper. His quarter-acre block is an oasis where he and his wife have created a self-sustaining haven, complete with an apiary (or bee home). And while you might not immediately connect bees with the Reef, Fred sees a clear relationship between the two...

Looking for a sea change? The Reef Authority are recruiting for positions in Townsville. Applications are closing soon for the following position: 👉 Project Officer Reef Conservation Actions (APS4), Townsville, full-time/part-time, $76,583 - $84,443 per annum. Applications close Wednesday 2 April 2025. For more information and to apply, visit https://bit.ly/3HAosoi #LovetheReef #ReefRecruitment

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Reef health update │ 27 March 2025 Aerial surveys to date indicate coral bleaching is widespread but highly variable in the shallows of reefs across the Northern and Far Northern regions of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Preliminary in-water surveys indicate there is also low levels of coral bleaching on surveyed reefs in the Central and Southern regions. Aerial and in-water reports of coral bleaching are largely consistent with patterns of heat stress seen across the Reef with the Southern region comparatively unaffected by impacts from floodwaters and elevated sea surface temperatures. Some central areas of the Reef have been impacted by flood plumes that reduced salinity levels causing coral bleaching and in the worst affected areas caused mortality on shallow-water corals at several inshore reefs, particularly in the Palm and Family Islands groups. Results from the aerial and in-water surveys are being processed and will be released in the Summer Reef Snapshot next month. A total of 440 in-water Reef Health and Impact Surveys (RHIS) were conducted across the Marine Park in the fortnight from 6 to 20 March. Coral bleaching was reported on 23 of the 31 reefs surveyed (74%). This including mostly low (1–10% prevalence) to medium-level (11-30% prevalence) coral bleaching in the Northern region. Reports of either no coral bleaching or low-level bleaching (1–10% prevalence) were received from the Central and Southern regions. No in-water data were available for the Far Northern region during this survey period. Over the coming week, Reef Authority and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service staff, as part of the Reef Joint Field Management Program, will conduct in-water surveys between Innisfail and Cooktown to assess impacts from heat stress and flood plumes on coral reef communities. The Reef Authority and COTS control program partners are meeting later this week to refine cull targeting to maximise the protection of coral habitats including those affected by coral bleaching, flood, and cyclone damage over the past two years. Our management actions build and support Reef resilience and include enforcing compliance with the Reef’s zoning plan and ensuring people are enjoying the Reef in a responsible way. For more information, visit - https://lnkd.in/grrKAAYh #ReefHealth #GreatBarrierReef #LovetheReef #Queensland

Managing and protecting a Marine Park the size of Italy takes a collective effort. Tourism operators play a key role in this effort. These operators and their crew are on the Reef daily. Their intimate knowledge of their sites - along with their high-frequency visitation - allows them to provide regular pulse checks of the health of the Great Barrier Reef and witness changes when they happen. "We’re incredibly grateful to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority for being part of one of the 25 High Standard Tourism Operators involved in the Tourism Reef Protection Initiative", says Master Reef Guides and photographer aboard Mike Ball Dive Expeditions, Pablo Cogollos. Over summer, the Reef faces increased pressures from marine heat-waves and freshwater inundation - this is why it's so critical to have these operators and expert surveyors out capturing this crucial date. Under this Initiative, operators are contributing high quality data via the Eye on the Reef program, controlling coral-eating predators and the development of their own Site Stewardship Plans. "While we did notice some coral stress along the Ribbon Reefs this summer, it wasn’t as severe as we expected, which is promising. We’re dedicated to constantly improving our reef stewardship plan and doing our part to protect the Great Barrier Reef — our backyard — for generations to come." The Tourism Reef Protection Initiative is funded by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority as part of the Australian Government’s Reef Protection package. 📷 Pablo Cogollos (IG: pablocogollos_photography) #LovetheReef #ReefProtectionInitiative #GreatBarrierReef

Looking for a sea change? The Reef Authority are recruiting for positions in Cairns and Townsville. Applications are closing soon for the following positions: 👉 Executive Assistant (APS4), Cairns, full-time, $76,583 - $84,443 per annum. Applications close Thursday 27 March 2025. 👉 Assistant Director Media and Strategic Projects (EL1), Cairns, Townsville or Canberra, full-time, $117,323 - $128,590 per annum. Applications close Sunday 30 March 2025. 👉 Compliance Officer (APS4), Townsville, full-time/part-time, $76,583 - $84,443 per annum. Applications close Sunday 30 March 2025. For more information and to apply, visit https://bit.ly/3HAosoi #LovetheReef #ReefRecruitment

Reef Guardian Councils play a critical role in the effective management and protection of the Great Barrier Reef. By delivering projects which mitigate impacts caused by land-based activities, these 20 Councils play a key role in protecting this World Heritage area for future generations. A huge shoutout to Tablelands Regional Council, a proud Reef Guardian Council, for delivering real outcomes through the Reef Guardian Riparian Restoration Project! In partnership with the Mamu Ranger Group, they’ve planted 1,000 trees on a Beatrice Way property to improve land management and Reef health, with another 2,000 plants set to be planted in April for slope management. 🌱 This important project working with landholders and Indigenous Land and Sea Country rangers, is funded by the Australian Government, and is helping protect the Reef from the ground up! 👏 Learn more about Tablelands Regional Council efforts here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gvpUEcZ3, and that of the other Reef Guardian Councils here 👉https://lnkd.in/gXcTfCs4 #ReefGuardianCouncils #LovetheReef#TablelandsRegionalCouncil

Two top scientists talk hope for the Reef 🎧🪸 Watch it now: https://bit.ly/3E4YFET The Great Barrier Reef has faced its share of challenges recently, from tropical cyclones to flood plumes and coral bleaching. In the season opener of Reef in Focus season two, we bring together two leading experts: Dr. Roger Beeden, Chief Scientist at the Reef Authority, and Dr. David Wachenfeld, Research Program Director at the Australian Institute of Marine Science. Join us as we go beyond the headlines to discuss everything from monitoring to management, unpack the impact of recent events on the Reef, and discuss what lies ahead for the summer. It's a must-listen for anyone passionate about the science behind protecting one of the world’s most iconic ecosystems. Australian Institute of Marine Science Learn more and watch it now: https://bit.ly/3E4YFET

To nature, with love! While we love swimming through seagrass meadows, frolicking through foreshore vegetation can be just as fun. Reef Authority staff members don't just talk the talk when it comes to caring for the environment, we regularly get our hands dirty, on and off the clock to help our beautiful ecosystems. A small but mighty team from the Townsville office donated part of their weekend to take part in soil remediation and tree planting for foreshore stabilisation at Rowes Bay. The Rowes Bay Coastal Dry Tropics Landcare site was first established in 2023 and is situated on the Rowes Bay foreshore opposite Esk and Brisk Streets. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gqyh7F_V