Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

We're #hiring a new APS5 Senior Permits Assessor in Townsville, Queensland. Apply today or share this post with your network.

We're #hiring a new General Manager Strategic Policy and Partnerships, SES Band 1 in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Apply today or share this post with your network.

October's Reef in Brief has landed! 🗞️ This month, explore Ian Walker’s journey from Geelong Football Club to Marine Park Manager, discover how the Woppaburra people are reclaiming their custodianship of the Keppel Islands, and catch up on the latest species conservation efforts. Plus, don’t miss the chance to nominate for the next intake of Master Reef Guides!

Reef Health Update - October 2024 This Reef Health update is based on data collected during September, 2024. Global sea-surface temperatures remain above average across most of the planet. Sea-surface temperatures across the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park are around 0.6°C higher than average for this time of year but these temperatures are not at levels that typically cause impacts such as coral bleaching. Sea-surface temperatures across the Marine Park are expected to remain from 0.4 to 1.2°C above average from October to December. However, local weather conditions will have a key influence on sea surface temperatures during the summer. The El Niño–Southern Oscillation weather pattern’s neutral condition remains, and the Bureau of Metrology predicts these neutral conditions to continue over the summer. In September, 348 Reef Health Impact Surveys (RHIS) were conducted across 31 reefs in the Marine Park. Reef Health Impact Surveys are a quantifiable survey method used mostly by the Reef Authority, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and researchers as well as trained tourism operators. Most reefs surveyed showed no signs of coral bleaching, with very few cases of minor bleaching reported in each region. Any coral bleaching observed is not likely related to current sea-surface temperatures as they are under the levels that would usually cause coral bleaching. The surveys also found minor damage (for example, from anchor damage) on some corals but no signs of disease in all regions of the Marine Park. There was average or below average rainfall reported across all Reef catchments in September. The highest known crown-of-thorns starfish outbreak densities continue at some reefs in the offshore Southern Region (Swain Reefs) and isolated outbreaks remain on several reefs offshore Townsville and Whitsunday in the Central Region. The Crown-of-thorns starfish Control Program is in operation, helping us to target those veracious coral predators so we can support the recovery of coral ecosystems and their resilience into the future. The Reef Authority collaborates with science and management institutions to maintain a contemporary understanding of Reef health and the impacts of climate change on the World Heritage Area. During the summer months, the Reef is more vulnerable to extreme weather events including cyclones, marine heatwaves and flooding – the effects of which are compounded by climate change. As we move into the warmer months, there is a lot of work being done with our partners to prepare for summer. We are also preparing for the upcoming coral spawning, which only occurs a few nights of the year. During this phenomenal event, millions of bundles of coral sperm and eggs are released into the ocean allowing for mass reproduction—a positive sign for Reef renewal and regeneration. For more information, visit - https://lnkd.in/grrKAAYh #ReefHealth #LovetheReef

The Reef Authority, Australia's lead management agency for the Great Barrier Reef, is recruiting. Managing a reef roughly the size of Italy demands many skills and talents, so you don't have to be a marine biologist to contribute to our mission. From executive leadership to project management roles, we have a team almost as diverse as the ecosystem we protect. Current advertised roles include: 👉 General Manager - Strategic Policy and Partnerships (SES1), Townsville $167,840.00 - $241,595.00 per annum, closes Sunday 27 October 2024 👉 Project Manager User Research (APS6), Townsville, QLD or Canberra, ACT, $90,408.00 - $102,866.00 per annum, closes Sunday 20 October 2024 For more information and to apply, visit: https://bit.ly/3HAosoi #LovetheReef #ReefRecruitment

“I knew I wanted to go into marine natural resource management – I didn’t just want to find the problems – I wanted to find the solutions." Read on about Alice's journey to a career path in marine science at the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority.

We're #hiring a new General Manager Strategic Policy and Partnerships, SES Band 1 in Townsville, Queensland. Apply today or share this post with your network.

We're #hiring a new APS6 Project Manager User Research in Townsville, Queensland. Apply today or share this post with your network.

We're #hiring a new APS6 Project Manager User Research in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Apply today or share this post with your network.

Sea turtles hold significant cultural, social and ecological value within the Marine Park. They may have lived on Earth for millions of years, but they are not immune from the same threats facing the Great Barrier Reef - such as climate change, coastal development, marine debris and illegal fishing. 🐢 Did you know that the Southern Great Barrier Reef - or the area just north of Mackay to just north of Bundaberg - contains internationally significant nesting sites for green and loggerhead turtles as well as important foraging sites for green, loggerhead and hawksbill turtles? It’s part of the reason why Southern Great Barrier Reef Traditional Owners and the Reef Authority are collaborating with Queensland National Parks to develop the Southern Plan of Management. This planning process represents a new chapter in marine park management and will help to safeguard all values of the Marine Park while allowing for multiple uses in a sustainable manner. Feedback from the first round of public consultation held earlier this year is now available and will be considered in developing the Draft Plan. For more info, visit - https://lnkd.in/gw6kB2hX #LovetheReef