Reef in Focus
Welcome to the Reef Authority's 'Reef in Focus' podcast, where we tackle the big topics of the Great Barrier Reef. You can listen to episodes on our website or on your favourite podcast platform. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review our podcast and share it with your friends. Thank you for listening and stay tuned for more episodes.
- Update frequency
- every 41 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 13
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Hooked on sustainability ft. Rob Paxevanos
Join us for a conversation with Rob Paxevanos, author of Australian Fishing Basics and host of Fishing Australia, as we dive into what it means to fish smarter, not harder, on the Great Barrier Reef…
Great Barrier Reef Aquarium redevelopment ft. Fred Nucifora
Since opening in 1987, the Great Barrier Reef Aquarium (formerly Reef HQ) has provided millions of people a chance to experience the magic and wonder of the Reef without getting wet. It’s home to the…
From protection to partnership: the Reef management journey ft. Dr Ian Poiner
In this special 50th anniversary episode, we take a look back, and forward at how the
Great Barrier Reef has been cared for over the past five decades. Joining us is Dr Ian
Poiner, long-time marine sci…
Saving the Great Barrier Reef: How a movement became a Marine Park ft. Rohan Lloyd
Protecting the Reef isn’t just about science. It’s about people, passion, and persistence. The fight to save the Reef started with everyday Australians who cared enough to act, and 50 years later, th…
State of the Reef: Between two scientists ft. Dr David Wachenfeld and Dr Roger Beeden
The Great Barrier Reef has faced its share of challenges recently, from tropical cyclones to flood plumes and coral bleaching. In the season opener of Reef in Focus season two, we bring together two …
Scratching the surface on the Great Southern Plan ft. Ian Walker
Together with the Traditional Owner groups of the southern Great Barrier Reef, we have embarked on a new chapter in Marine Park management by developing a Southern Plan of Management for the area sou…
The origin of zoning ft. Josh Thomas
This year will mark 20 years of Marine Park Zoning, but did you know that that the history of zoning on the Great Barrier Reef actually dates back to the early 80s?
Reef Authority CEO Josh Thomas wa…
The recipe for Reef health ft. Richard Quincey
Summer is a busy time on the Great Barrier Reef, with everyone from international tourists to recreational fishers heading out to enjoy the Marine Park. But how is the Reef looking as we head into it…
Tinder for corals ft. Dr Jessica Stella
Coral spawning on the Great Barrer Reef is the most spectacular reproductive show on earth - and a must-see event for reef enthusiasts worldwide. But more than just a synchronised kaleidoscope of col…
From crocs to coral ft. Dr Mark Read
From tracking crocodiles around Cape York to managing a reef the size of Italy, Dr Mark Read is a lifelong wildlife fanatic and passionate protector of the Marine Park. In episode 4 of Reef in Focus,…
Wanted dead or alive ft. Dr Roger Beeden
In episode 3 of Reef in Focus, we are joined by the Reef Authority's Chief Scientist, Dr Roger Beeden, to discuss the current health and state of the Reef. He explains why the Reef is not a singular …
Catching a coral predator ft. Dr David Williamson
Crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) are marine invertebrates native to the Great Barrier Reef. They feed exclusively on live coral and grow rapidly, producing millions of offspring once they mature. COTS…
Biodiversity on the Reef ft. Fiona Merida
From tiny zooxanthellae to the giant clam, the Great Barrier Reef is known around the world for its incredible biodiversity. But what does the word 'biodiversity' actually mean, and more importantly,…