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

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

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.

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

She says while Lord Howe Island's coral reefs have avoided the coral bleaching events seen on the Great Barrier Reef and Western Australia's Ningaloo Reef this year, they are still struggling to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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