Great Barrier Reef Legacy

Great Barrier Reef Legacy is a grassroots, not-for-profit organisation based in Port Douglas, Queensland, dedicated to safeguarding the biodiversity and future of the Great Barrier Reef. Founded by a passionate team of marine advocates, scientists, and community leaders, GBR Legacy works to protect coral reef ecosystems through conservation, research, education, and collaborative action.

Our flagship initiative, the Forever Reef Project, is the world’s first living coral biobank created to preserve the extraordinary diversity of Great Barrier Reef corals for future generations. The project is building a unique “Noah’s Ark” for coral species — a carefully curated living collection that supports reef restoration, scientific research, and long-term resilience planning in the face of climate change.

Through our new Port Douglas facility, GBR Legacy also engages the public through immersive education experiences, guided tours, and community partnerships, inspiring people to connect with reef conservation in meaningful ways.

With strong collaborations across science, tourism, Traditional Owner groups, and industry, Great Barrier Reef Legacy is committed to ensuring that the Reef’s living legacy is not only protected, but carried forward — for the ocean, for nature, and for generations to come.

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