Great Barrier Reef
Report
At what cost? Safeguarding the Great Barrier Reef’s role in Australia's economy
This report estimates the economic contribution of the Great Barrier Reef in 2023–24 and estimates the future economic dividend to the Great Barrier Reef region from limiting climate change and adaptation actions. It values the reef at $95 billion across economic, social and cultural dimensions; contributing $9 billion to Australia’s economy each year.
Report
Understanding climate threats to the Great Barrier Reef
This report examines how ocean warming, acidification and more frequent extreme weather events are affecting the Great Barrier Reef’s health and the risks to its unique ecosystems in an increasingly warming climate. The report argues urgent action worldwide to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit the increase of global warming is essential to keep open...
Briefing paper
Underwater bushfire: vibrant Great Barrier Reef fading to a shadow of its former glory
This briefing paper provides an update of what’s unfolding on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, situates this event in the broader context of ongoing change to the climate and oceans, and explains how we can do more to better protect the reef.
Strategy
Reef 2050 wetlands strategy
The Australian and Queensland Governments have released this strategy document. It outlines plans for wetland science, planning, coordination and management in Great Barrier Reef catchments.
Report
Reef futures roundtables report
The Australian Academy of Science convened groups of experts during March to May 2023 to assess the likely outcomes for the Great Barrier Reef in three climate scenarios. This report presents the outcomes of the three roundtable discussions.