The Australian Government has announced an additional $91.8 million in the May Federal Budget to strengthen protection and management of the iconic Great Barrier Reef.
The funding will strengthen Australia's world-leading marine park management through expanded on-water operations, enhanced monitoring and scientific capability, and continued efforts to build Reef resilience in the face of a changing climate.
Of the new funding announced, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority will receive $34.9 million over the next two years to support key Reef protection programs, including:
- $18.9 million for the Crown-of-thorns Starfish (COTS) Control Program
- $6.6 million for the Eye on the Reef Program
- $5 million for the Tourism Reef Protection Initiative
- $3.5 million for the Reef Joint Field Management Program
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