New dredge dumping regulations an important step forward for Great Barrier Reef
WWF Australia says new Federal regulations that come into effect today, to ban sea-dumping of dredge spoil in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, are an...
2 June 2015
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Reef condition still poor
An indication that the 2013-14 Reef Report Card will show a slight improvement in in-shore coral health is encouraging but must be taken in context.
12 May 2015
Large Reef “to do” list remains before June World Heritage Committee meeting
With just 50 days before the World Heritage Committee meeting, WWF-Australia and the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) today released an urgent...
8 May 2015
Reef funding announcement a positive step
$15 million in new projects aimed at reducing chemical pollution on the Great Barrier Reef shows that progress is being made on the government’s Reef Trust...
8 May 2015
WWF: Reef Taskforce has good mix of skills and expertise
The Reef Ministerial Taskforce announced today is a critical step in tackling one of the biggest threats to the Great Barrier Reef: agricultural pollution.
7 May 2015
UQ scientist helps value the ocean at US$24 trillion, but report warns it's sinking fast
A University of Queensland scientist has helped estimate the overall value of the ocean at US$24 trillion (AUD $31 trillion) to show what’s at risk without...
22 April 2015
Queensland’s decision to reject Cairns dredging is great outcome for Reef and tourism
WWF Australia has warmly welcomed the Queensland Government’s announcement that it won’t support plans for a major dredging project in Cairns.
18 April 2015
Scientists call for international pressure to help save the Reef
WWF-Australia today welcomed an opinion piece by three of Australia’s leading coral scientists who criticise the Reef 2050 plan and call on Australian...
7 April 2015
Report vindicates campaign against dredging and dumping in Reef waters
Report written by experts brought together by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and the Australian Institute of Marine Science.
25 March 2015
Reef 2050 a good start – but much more investment needed
$100 million in new funding announced by the federal government falls short of what’s required to halt the Reef’s decline.
21 March 2015
WWF: Dumping ban must extend to entire Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
WWF-Australia welcomed the Federal Government’s ban on the dumping of dredge spoil in the Great Barrier Reef, but re-affirmed need to protect the entire World...
16 March 2015
Halt to Abbot Point wetland dump plan a positive move
Queensland Government withdraws proposal to dump dredge spoil on wetlands at Great Barrier Reef's Abbot Point
11 March 2015