Evidence is like a jigsaw puzzle. You generally need all the pieces to form the picture. Sometimes a few pieces can be missing and you can still determine the picture, but it depends on who's looking at the picture as to what they see,' Mr Honchin said. Details that are important to record are the vessel's registration number and description, location, time, weather, number of people, what they are wearing and the activities carried out. If possible take a photo or video footage of the incident.
Patrols are limited so it is extremely important for the public to be involved.
Zoning plans can be obtained from the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Department of Environment and Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol offices and some tackle shops, service stations and newsagents.