The Reef 2050 Plan
The Reef 2050 Plan was released by the Australian and Queensland governments in March 2015 and is the overarching framework for protecting and managing the Reef until 2050. The Plan is a [...]
eReefs Research
eReefs is a platform that provides a picture of what is currently happening on the reef, and what will likely happen in the future. The eReefs research project is a collaboration between the [...]
Eye on the Reef
Eye on the Reef is a reef monitoring and assessment program run by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority. The program enables anyone who visits the Great Barrier Reef to contribute to its [...]
Marine Classrooms 15/16
Students from Mackay North, Sarina, Pioneer and Mackay State High Schools have participated in an outdoor education adventure as part of the 2015/16 Marine Classroom Program, each school spending [...]
Island Conservation Programme
Reef Catchments works with partners Wildmob and Eco Barge Clean Seas Inc. to deliver the Islands Programme. This programme is funded through the Australian Governments National Landcare [...]
Net Free Zone Monitoring
In October 2015 three gill Net-Free Zones (NFZ) were announced for Queensland. One of these zones runs from St. Helens to Cape Hillsborough, Mackay. Mackay Recreational Fishers Alliance has [...]
Seagrass Monitoring
In 2016 Reef Catchments provided funding and support for training and up-skilling of a group of volunteers to enable regular monitoring of seagrasses in the region. Seagrass monitoring occurs a [...]
