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 first detailed study of Australian tropical oyster reefs reveals the main species, yet to be named, is related to the Sydney rock oyster – and is just as delicious.

Australia and Brunei Darussalam are sharing innovative coral reef monitoring technology to help protect reefs in the face of ...

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 ...

With NOAA confirming late last month that more than 83% of the planet's reefs have been hit by extreme ocean heat since January 2023, scientists are finding that even the most resilient of Australia's ...

But now, oyster reefs are being found right across Australia's tropical north as well. These tropical oyster reefs are bigger and more widespread than anyone expected. In fact, they are some of ...

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

Australia’s Ningaloo Reef is sick, like many coral reefs around the world. And scientists warn reef restoration projects are no substitute for climate action.