Australian institute of marine science great barrier reef

Our monitoring of the Great Barrier Reef ensures scientists, reef managers and the Australian community have access to up-to-date and accurate information.
Official reports from aims on great barrier reef health status

    How aims research contributes to coral bleaching prevention efforts

    From understanding the history of coral bleaching, to developing large-scale solutions to boost coral resilience and recovery, AIMS is at the forefront of coral bleaching research.

The role of australian institute of marine science in reef conservation

  • Collaboration is at our core. We partner with research organisation, Traditional Owners, industry and others across a diverse range of projects to deliver science with impact.

  • What aims studies reveal about climate change impacts on the reef

    How aims research contributes to coral bleaching prevention efforts

    Aims great barrier reef monitoring programs explained


    australian institute of marine science great barrier reef

    Official reports from aims on great barrier reef health status

    This report summarises the condition of coral reefs in the Northern, Central and Southern Great Barrier Reef (GBR) from the Long-Term Monitoring Program (LTMP) surveys of 94 reefs conducted between August and June (reported as ‘’). Below are a summary of the report is provided: Over the past 38 years of monitoring by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS), hard coral cover on reefs of the GBR has decreased and increased in response to cycles of disturbance and recovery.

    Why aims research is crucial for understanding marine biodiversity in the great barrier reef

    To understand the effects of these pressures, AIMS provides essential data on the status of coral and fish communities and how they are changing through two programs – the Long-Term Monitoring Program, and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Monitoring Program.