Release of Great Barrier Reef Outlook Report 2009 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

 

I am pleased to advise you that the Great Barrier Reef Outlook Report 2009 was released today by the Hon. Peter Garrett AM MP, Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts.

The Outlook Report was prepared by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and provides a comprehensive and frank assessment of the status of the Great Barrier Reef. The Report recognises the important social, cultural, economic and environmental contributions of the Great Barrier Reef and identifies that while the Great Barrier Reef continues to be one of the healthiest coral reef ecosystems in the world, the outlook for this World Heritage listed natural icon is now at a crossroad. Decisions made in the next few years are likely to determine its long-term future.

The full Report and an 'In Brief' version are available at www.gbrmpa.gov.au along with Information Sheets covering a range of topics and links to the joint Australian and Queensland Governments' interim response and the Minister's Media Release.

Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support and continued contribution to the long-term health and resilience of the Great Barrier Reef.

Russell Reichelt
Chairman
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

September 2

Cap'n Dan Van Blarcom
Secretary, Whitsunday Local Marine Advisory Committee
4946 4131
0407676952
Email: ahoy@reefweb.info
Snail mail: PO Box 155,
Airlie Beach, Qld. 4802