The Great Barrier Reef, one of the world's most iconic natural wonders, is at risk of extinction within a few generations, ...

a) map shows the extend of the 2 regions (i-north, ii-south) of the GBR used in this study. b) background map shows the average rainfall annual distribution based on 30-year records (1961-1990 ...

Fish populations are being significantly affected, with some areas experiencing shifts in species diversity. Scientists warn ...

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 ...

The best way to get around the Great Barrier ... Virgin Australia Airlines, Jetstar Airways and Qantas. From Hamilton Island, you can easily hop on a plane or boat to explore the reef's ...

Record-breaking ocean heat has taken a devastating toll on one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, with coral bleaching on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef reaching “catastrophic” levels, a new ...

The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system. It stretches over 2,300 kilometres along the coast of Queensland, Australia. Made up of nearly 3,000 reefs and 900 islands ...

Marine scientists from the University of Sydney yesterday have published the first peer-reviewed study documenting “catastrophic” coral bleaching events at the southern Great Barrier Reef in ...

According to new research, recovery rates of fish in Australia's Great Barrier Reef have increased significantly as a result of marine protected areas.

Record ocean heat has taken a devastating toll on one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, with coral bleaching on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef reaching “catastrophic” levels ...

Covering nearly 133,000 square miles (345,000 square kilometers), the Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef, home to more than 1,500 species of fish and 411 species of hard corals.