Australia's Great Barrier Reef has been hit by a major bleaching ... The big picture: A "perfect storm of threats" including climate change and the related hottest year on record in 2023 and ...

Authorities say there is a “mass bleaching event” unfolding on Australia’s famed Great Barrier Reef. Higher sea temperatures are threatening the majestic home to thousands of marine species.

Along Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef, curious visitors can witness an innovative new coral restoration project and help scientists monitor its success.

A study has found concerning new evidence of long-term declines in coral reef fish around highly visited inshore islands of ...

30, 2024 — In the face of increased human pressures and climate change ... variation in coral heat tolerance on the Great Barrier Reef, giving hope that corals' own genetic resources may ...

Coral reefs face extinction due to climate change. Urgent global funding and new conservation methods are crucial for their ...

The Great Barrier ... coral reef system is filled with an abundance of marine life and is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. But due to the impacts of human-caused climate ...

Travelers can also enjoy an array of local brews at Cairns' Barrier Reef Brewing Co. For those who plan to linger farther south in Townsville, Australian restaurants like A Touch of Salt ...

The best way to get around the Great Barrier Reef is by car or boat, depending on where you plan to spend the majority of your time. If you're on the mainland, renting a car is the best way to get ...

are suffering immensely from climate change, ocean acidification, pollution, overfishing, and coastal development. Iconic reefs like the Great Barrier Reef, Chagos Archipelago, and Caribbean reefs ...

The findings prompted a U.N. special emergency session — typically called to address escalating conflicts or natural ...