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.

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.

The authors of this paper argue that Tasmania's patchwork approach to marine management should be replaced with an integrated approach. They suggest that a Tasmanian Integrated Marine Estate Act would establish an independent authority responsible for a state-wide Marine Estate Management Strategy and Marine Spatial Planning Framework.

In March 2023, history was made when the United Nations finally agreed on a new Global Ocean Treaty. This treaty is a powerful tool that can help protect at least 30% of the oceans by 2030. Time is running out, and reaching this target will require a strong and urgent political response. This report offers...

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.