Keeping Your Eye On The Reef

Have you ever been out on the water and spotted a sea turtle, dolphin or even a whale, shark or ray, and thought you should report it but weren’t quite sure how?

Eye on the Reef is a monitoring and assessment program that invites anyone visiting the Great Barrier Reef to help protect it. By recording sightings of marine animals, reef health and incidents, you’re contributing valuable data that helps build a clearer picture of what’s happening below the surface and guides how the Reef is managed.

There are many ways to get involved, and every contribution counts — whether you're a first-time tourist, regular day tripper, fisher, Marine Park ranger, marine tourism staff or scientist.

One of the easiest ways to participate is by downloading the free Eye on the Reef app. It lets you quickly log animal sightings, reef conditions and incidents. For those who visit more frequently, have time to spare or marine knowledge to share, there are more detailed monitoring programs available, including options with training, all outlined on the Eye on the Reef website.

So keep your eye on the Reef, and next time you spot something amazing, you’ll know exactly where to log it!

https://www2.gbrmpa.gov.au/our-work/programs-and-projects/eye-on-the-reef

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