What role does the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority play in oil spill response?
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority maintains a high level of pollution response preparedness through training and exercising of staff in the implementation of internal and external response procedures. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority staff provide advice to the oil spill combat agency (usually Maritime Safety Queensland), to ensure Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area environmental protection priorities are considered and protected adequately in the event of a shipping incident. In addition, selected Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and Day to Day Management staff have been trained in Shoreline Assessment and Wildlife rescue techniques.
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