Coral reef habitats
Long-term monitoring of coral reefs at inshore islands in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
We closely monitor coral reefs around Great Barrier Reef islands to understand their condition. We assess the impacts of disturbances such as cyclones, floods, and coral bleaching, and help track the patterns of recovery following these events.
Featured project
Coral reef habitats support thousands of species. The Great Barrier Reef alone makes up about 10 per cent of the world's coral reef ecosystem.
Our scientists undertake multiple monitoring programs to provide governments and industries with essential data on the condition of coral habitats. We also work closely with Traditional Owners, communities, and tourism operators in monitoring and coral reef resilience-building projects.
A local network to connect, grow and champion the efforts of diverse organisations in the region to support the resilience of the Great Barrier Reef.
Cairns Port Douglas Reef Hub
Community
We closely monitor coral reefs around Great Barrier Reef islands to understand their condition. We assess the impacts of disturbances such as cyclones, floods, and coral bleaching, and help track the patterns of recovery following these events.
Long-term monitoring of coral reefs at inshore islands in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
Monitoring
Our rapid visual surveys mapped 3,500 km² of benthic fauna and seagrass in five reef lagoons of the Coral Sea Marine Park, leading to further research on potential fish nurseries in deepwater marine vegetation areas.
Reef lagoon benthic habitat mapping in the Coral Sea Marine Park
Monitoring, Research
We are producing new environmental and climate proxy records to provide a greater understanding of the Reef's disturbance history and long-term ecosystem evolution.
Long-term environmental records across the Great Barrier Reef
Research
Research
Reports and publications
