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The Great Barrier Reef

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Waterways

Queensland has a variety of waterways including creeks, rivers, lakes and estuaries. These waterways are home to many fish and animal species so they need careful management and protection.

Beaches, tides and waves

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Fishing

Find out about rules and regulations, permits for dam fishing, monitoring and reporting illegal fishing and our fish species guide.

Marine pests

Prevent marine pests establishing in Queensland.

Wetlands

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