The Marine Parks and Reserves Authority was established in August 1997 subsequent to amendment of the Conservation and Land Management Act 1984 (CALM Act).

On 7 May 2016, the Conservation and Parks Commission came into existence. The new Commission combined the functions of the MPRA and the Conservation Commission, superseding both statutory bodies.

Annual Reports for the Marine Parks and Reserves Authority from July 2010 to May 2016 are included below.