Most of the world’s coral reefs, and the communities that directly depend on them, are in the tropics, so one might imagine ...

New 3D mapping underwater drones have revealed alarming coral reef degradation off the coast of Western Australia. But ...

The study analyzes the spatial distribution patterns of "grazing halos" surrounding coral reefs. Around the world, coral ...

A new study finds that coral reef researchers come mainly from institutions in high-income countries, and that the ...

The Great Barrier Reef has been nominated for a global environmental award in a world-first — but for those closest to the ...

UNESCO’s comments confirm what experts already know: despite substantial money and effort, threats to the Great Barrier Reef ...

Approving the North West Shelf extension is a disaster for the environment, Australia’s climate commitments, and the fragile ...

As a concept, the Big Lap, that circumnavigation of Australia in which families pack up and head off to explore the Wide ...

Exploring the underwater world through snorkeling provides a unique window into colorful marine life and exquisite coral ...

As coral reefs struggle to adapt to warming waters, high levels of pollution and sea-level rise, ballooning sea-urchin populations are threatening to ...

UNESCO draft decision shows Australian and Queensland governments have much work to do to protect Great Barrier ReefGreat Barrier Reef may be ...

After more than 50 years, the unique Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef continues to evolve with new rooms and delicious ...