Our Story

Our goal from the beginning has been simple: to protect and ensure the survival of the Great Barrier Reef.  

Our Story

#November 1999

The Great Barrier Reef Foundation was established by a small group of Australian business leaders after the first severe mass coral bleaching event occurred in 1998. This phenomenon became the catalyst for safeguarding the world’s largest living structure, and it is the same passion for protecting the Great Barrier Reef that drives our Foundation to this day.  

20 years on, the Great Barrier Reef Foundation is now the lead global charity dedicated to safeguarding the Reef from environmental change. We tirelessly raise the vital funds to protect the Reef, partnering with the world’s leading scientists, researchers, investors and innovators to develop projects that ensure a Great Barrier Reef for generations to come.  

#Publications

Annual Report 2018

Annual Report 2018

Annual Reports

Annual Report 2017

Annual Report 2017

Annual Reports

Annual Report 2016

Annual Report 2016

Annual Reports

Annual Report 2015

Annual Report 2015

Annual Reports