This summer, an intense marine heatwave struck off northwestern Australia, driving sea surface temperatures up to 4°C above ...

Two iconic Australian reefs face simultaneous coral bleaching, highlighting urgent threats to ocean ecosystems ...

Fishing can also damage the reef directly, such as by using destructive fishing methods that can break or scrape the coral. To protect the Great Barrier Reef, it is essential to address these ...

Satellite imagery has revealed the huge amounts of floodwater heading into the ocean and towards parts of the Great Barrier Reef after Queensland experienced more than two weeks of heavy rain.

Researchers have found crabs are key predators of juvenile crown-of-thorns starfish and could be a hidden link to what ...

causing physical damage to the reef structure. Events like severe tropical cyclones can impact large areas of the reef ecosystem. Zoning Plans: The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA ...

Scientists discovered that crabs eat young crown-of-thorns starfish, reducing their population before they damage coral reefs ...

The Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia is the largest ... the Hawaii Division of Natural Resources. In order to combat damage, the environmental group the Nature Conservancy is ...

One of the seven wonders of the natural world, the Great Barrier Reef lies in the clear blue waters off the northeast coast of Australia. Spanning 14 degrees of latitude, this complex reef system is ...

Many visitors say the Great Barrier Reef is best seen through a scuba mask, but it's no small feat to traverse the area's dive spots. When choosing which regions to explore, consider your skill ...