Abstract: Australia, Canada and other developed countries have established a relatively complete marine protected area planning system, but China's marine protected area construction is still in the preliminary stage.Based on Great Barrier Reef Marine park in Australia as an example, this paper analyses the planning system, points out its through partition, collaboration, protect coral reefs and water to protect the marine ecosystem and biodiversity, respect the environment through the activities of marine and environmental laws and regulations, sustainable fishing to use resources.And in the development and protection at the same time, inheriting aboriginal culture well.Then, three suggestions are put forward for the construction of marine protected areas in China, including the establishment of a complete system of laws and regulations and zoning protection, the perfection of local residents' participation mechanism and cooperative protection of marine resources.