Our diverse Great Barrier Reef is home to globally significant marine turtle and dugong populations, as well as 600 types of coral, 1,600+ species of fish, and 3,000+ species of molluscs (shells). The Reef supports the culture and livelihoods of 70 Traditional Owner groups who have been its custodians for over 60,000 years, and provides employment for some 70,000 people.

The future of the Reef and the life it supports is at risk. Every year, millions of tonnes of fine sediment flow from eroding land onto the Reef, choking fish, seagrass and coral, and reducing the Reef’s ability to recover from climate change impacts. Exacerbating the problem is the loss of over 50% of our coastal wetlands, which help filter sediment and nutrients from water before it reaches the Reef. Rebuilding eroding gullies and restoring wetlands can help the Reef’s resilience while also tackling climate change and habitat loss – and that’s what Reef Aid is all about.

More on 5 Years of Reef Aid

We are proud to be the winner of the Minister Award for the Environment 2018 for our Reef Aid program.

This prestigious award is part of the Banksia Sustainability Awards, which recognise outstanding sustainability initiatives across Australia. Read more about our success here.