Oceans & rivers

Our oceans and our rivers are our lifeblood. We are working to keep our rivers flowing and to protect our oceans’ treasures.

Oceans protection

Australia’s oceans are amongst the largest and most diverse on Earth. To help protect them the Federal Government has established the world’s largest network of marine reserves. ACF is working to ensure the management of the reserves is well planned and well resourced.

Kids having a swim in the Murray River

Restoring the Murray to health

We have a real opportunity to restore Australia’s lifeblood to health. The national plan for the Murray-Darling has been released for public review. Let's get it right.

Pink Anemonefish in the Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef

Stretching for more than 2300 kilometres along Queensland’s coast, the Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest living thing and largest reef system, including fringing coastal reefs and lagoons, estuaries, beaches, outer reefs, open ocean and 900 islands.

Sustainable Australian seafood

Many Australian fish species are considered overfished in our waters yet demand for seafood is increasing. Help reverse the impact on our ocean treasures by learning about our sustainable seafood assessment program.