The Front Line

The Great Barrier Reef is on the front line of climate change in Australia. Rising temperatures and severe weather are among the biggest threats to its health. A community of dedicated organisations and volunteers gather on this line, live on this line, and make this line stronger with every cumulative action they take to protect our Reef.

This 10-part series celebrates the program of community-led initiatives along the length of the Reef. Funded through the Reef Trust Partnership (RTP), these projects are having a positive impact on the health and resilience of the Reef and its communities.

#Episode 1: Mighty Mangroves

Together with our partners at Earthwatch, we're protecting critical mangrove and salt marsh habitats, so generations to come will continue to benefit from the vital ecosystem services these habitats provide.

#Episode 2: Cape York’s Young Reef Leaders

Have you ever thought about how we could protect the Great Barrier Reef for our future generations to come? The Front Line takes us into far north Queensland to share a story of hope that proves when our young leaders take charge, amazing things can happen.

#Episode 3: Reef Community Scientists

Dive into the world of Reef citizen science and community partnerships, where unity unlocks the extraordinary and we are witnessing the power of collective action.

#Episode 4: Wreck Rock Turtle Volunteers

Nev and Bev McLachlan have been on the frontlines of Queensland’s turtle conservation for over 40 years, safeguarding valuable nesting beaches and inspiring volunteers to protect these iconic species.

#Episode 5: Saltmarsh monitoring volunteers

Cairns and Far North Environment Centre and their partners are catalysing community action through saltmarsh and mangrove monitoring.

#Episode 6: Vital Reef Volunteers

We’re celebrating the thousands of volunteers giving their time, energy and skills to care for our Great Barrier Reef.

#Episode 7: On the Front Line with young leaders on the Capricorn Coast

Discover two dynamic community projects in the Capricorn Coast region where young leaders are taking charge to shape a better future for the Great Barrier Reef.