The Latest Breaking News from GBRMPA

‘Staggering’ environmental impact on Great Barrier Reef caused by cruise ships, say conservationists

Conservationists say the response by the local authority has been ‘surprising’ and ‘disappointing’

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024

Cruise ships urged to ‘clean up their act’ amid concerns toxic effluent being dumped on Great Barrier Reef

Environmentalists say marine park waste regulations need updating to limit grey water and exhaust chemicals as passenger cruise numbers rise

The Guardian - AU · Dec 1, 2024

Window to save Australia's Great Barrier Reef is closing fast, report warns

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is on the brink of irreversible damage due to countries’ persistent failure to address the root causes of climate change, a damning new report by the country's leading reef management agency has warned.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 31, 2024

Great Barrier Reef in fourth mass bleaching event since 2016

World’s largest coral reef system under stress despite La Nina weather phenomenon associated with cooler temperatures.

Al Jazeera · Mar 25, 2022

Great Barrier Reef authority confirms unprecedented sixth mass coral bleaching event

Aerial surveys show almost no reefs across a 1,200km stretch escaping the heat, prompting scientists to call for urgent action on climate crisis

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2022