After more than two years, the Australian Government has released its response to the Senate inquiry into climate-related marine invasive species, addressing the spread of longspined sea urchins across the Great Southern Reef. Despite acknowledging the scale of the issue, the response includes no new targeted funding.

Squidle+ acts as shared infrastructure for marine science. It supports collaborative annotation, quality control between people and algorithms, map-based data exploration, integration with other portals, and the export of training data for machine learning.

Australia’s new National Marine Science Strategy 2026–36 arrives at a time when pressure on the ocean is rising fast. Climate impacts are accelerating, biodiversity is under strain, coastal risks are growing, and the demand for marine science that can inform real decisions is only becoming more urgent.

As the algal bloom pushes further up South Australia's coast, new species are being impacted and the scale of the marine mortality event continues to grow. This June update shares the latest findings, species tallies, and local observations.

A harmful algal bloom has swept through South Australia's waters, causing widespread marine deaths and long-term ecological impacts. This update explores what’s driving the bloom, which species are most affected, and what it means for the future of the reef.

Discover how 15 years of research are shaping the future of Australia’s South-east Marine Parks. This update unpacks the Draft Management Plan for 2025–2035, showcasing new sanctuary zones, deep-sea discoveries, and the science guiding long-term protection.

The longspined sea urchin is reshaping southern reefs. Discover how this climate-driven native species is creating urchin barrens, threatening kelp forests, and what scientists, fishers, and communities are doing in response.

New research led by Yann Herrera Fuchs reveals that many reef species aren’t moving south as expected in response to warming oceans. Instead, long-term data show surprising stability, local resilience, and complex shifts — with big implications for how we monitor and manage the Great Southern Reef.

From golden kelp to giant kelp, oyster reefs to seagrass beds - researchers across the Great Southern Reef are leading innovative efforts to restore marine habitats. Learn how science, innovation, and community collaboration are helping revive these vital ecosystems.

This FAQ unpacks everything from biodiversity and climate threats to how you can help protect Australia’s unique temperate reef system.

Uni isn’t just a beer. It’s a story in a can. Blending sea urchins, lemon myrtle, and cultural knowledge, this bold brew from Sailors Grave and Nura Gunyu is sparking new conversations about ecology, climate, and Sea Country.

White Rock is a 35-minute documentary uncovering an overlooked impact of the climate crisis: the explosion of longspined sea urchins which are devastating Australia's kelp forests. With stunning visuals and impactful storytelling, the film captures the urgent threat to these ecosystems and presents tangible solutions to save them.

Each month, we spotlight a creator whose work reflects a deep connection to the Great Southern Reef. From storytellers to scientists, artists to educators…. discover how people around Australia are inspired by our southern reef systems.

The Great Southern Reef Research Partnership brings together leading Australian scientists, agencies, and NGOs to better understand and protect one of the world’s most unique and threatened reef systems. Through national monitoring, ecological assessments, and social science, the partnership is building a foundation for long-term reef stewardship.

From murals to minimalism, Amok Island captures the beauty and complexity of the Great Southern Reef through his signature geometric style. Turning seaweed, fish, and coral into striking modern forms.

New research using sea lion-mounted cameras reveals the hidden strategies and surprising personalities of Australia’s only endemic pinniped, offering vital clues for conservation and a rare glimpse into how these animals learn, adapt, and survive.