Science Strategy and Knowledge Needs

The Science Strategy highlights the Reef Authority’s priority knowledge needs and seeks collaborative approaches to science that supports Reef management and protection.

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The Reef Authority’s Science Strategy focuses science and innovation effort and investment towards evidence-based management of the Great Barrier Reef. 

The Science Strategy’s five goals outline our pathway to impact: from identifying priority knowledge needs through to translating science into management actions. Four priority themes reflect our adaptive management cycle and are used to group our knowledge needs.

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Collaborating to deliver the Science Strategy

Delivering the Science Strategy is a shared endeavour. We invite funders, researchers, Traditional Owners, government agencies, innovators and industry partners to work with us.

By engaging early and working in ways that suit the needs and capacity of each partner, we align investment with priorities, accelerate knowledge generation, reduce duplication, and ensure that science informs actions that support the protection and resilience of the Great Barrier Reef.

What do we mean by collaboration?

Collaboration can take many forms and sits along a spectrum of engagement. At one end, it may involve project co-design and co-investment. At the other end, it may be as simple as keeping us informed of emerging science, sharing data and information, or providing access to expertise.

Would you like to get involved? To discuss opportunities, contact science@gbrmpa.gov.au

For more information see our Collaboration Guidelines.  

Science in context

Our Science Strategy aligns with the priorities set out in the Queensland Science Strategy and the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water Science Strategic Statement, ensuring the Reef Authority science is connected to state and national agendas. 

Together, these frameworks reinforce a shared commitment to evidence‑based management and long‑term resilience of the Great Barrier Reef.