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A scientist argues that high coral cover on the Great Barrier Reef indicates recovery and resilience, not an absence of climate change impacts, while criticizing News Corp's characterization of climate science as a 'pseudo-religion.'
After several challenging years, the Great Barrier Reef is reportedly showing signs of recovery, offering a glimmer of hope for the natural wonder.
Researchers have comprehensively mapped the microbiome of the Great Barrier Reef, leading to the discovery of 500 previously unknown bacterial species and hundreds of thousands of viral genomes.
The Great Barrier Reef was not included on UNESCO's list of endangered world natural heritage sites, a decision welcomed by Australians.
Many Great Barrier Reef island resorts are lying damaged and deserted, prompting discussions on whether to restore them to their former glory or pursue a future with a lighter environmental footprint.
A man has died following a shark attack on Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
In het Great Barrier Reef is een koraal van bijna vierduizend vierkante meter ontdekt. Nooit eerder werd zo'n grote koraalkolonie in kaart gebracht in het rif voor de kust van noordoost-Australië.
Volunteer citizen scientists have discovered what is believed to be one of the largest coral colonies ever documented in the Great Barrier Reef, described as 'like a rolling meadow'. The find was made as part of the Great Reef Census.
This column highlights positive developments, including progress on a Dengue fever vaccine and signs of recovery in the Great Barrier Reef, offering a break from negative news.
The Great Barrier Reef off Australia's east coast is showing signs of recovery after years of severe bleaching, attributed to a late monsoon that significantly cooled the water, allowing the corals to recuperate.
Scientists are warning that the Great Barrier Reef is at risk of extreme bleaching and potential ecosystem collapse due to the severe El Niño phenomenon. The reef is facing an unprecedented threat to its survival.
Australia's Great Barrier Reef has once again avoided being placed on UNESCO's list of threatened World Heritage sites. Despite an UN warning about its vulnerability, the decision was welcomed by Australia.
A spearfisher has been killed by a shark at the Great Barrier Reef, marking the second fatal shark attack in Australia within a week.
Seltener Angriff am Great Barrier Reef: Ein Schnorchler wird in Australiens Naturparadies von einem Hai attackiert und verletzt. Was bisher bekannt ist.
A team of scientists, including a mother and daughter, has identified the largest known coral colony in the world, located on the Great Barrier Reef off the coast.
An article explores the diverse wonders of Australia, from the mystical Uluru to the iconic skylines and the Great Barrier Reef.
The Great Barrier Reef has seen its coral cover rebound to 35.1%, demonstrating resilience despite previous bleaching events that have impacted the marine ecosystem.
Scientists have discovered a new monkey species, the Likweli, in the Congo, while also uncovering over 500 new bacterial species in the Great Barrier Reef. Concurrently, scientists warn that the Great Barrier Reef faces mass bleaching and collapse due to a strengthening El Nino.
Australia's Great Barrier Reef has avoided being officially listed as endangered, despite the United Nations expressing 'utmost concern' over mass coral bleaching and ongoing risks to the ecosystem.
A travel feature explores Queensland, Australia, highlighting activities like kayaking in Brisbane's new city center and exploring the Great Barrier Reef.
A 39-year-old man died after a shark attack off Australia's Great Barrier Reef, near Queensland's Cassowary Coast, apparently while spearfishing. This marks the third fatal shark incident in the country this year and the second deadly attack in Australian waters within a week.
Two volunteers, a mother and daughter, have discovered a vast coral colony near Australia's Great Barrier Reef, which preliminary research suggests could be the longest such structure globally.
A mother-daughter team of citizen scientists has discovered the world's largest known coral colony off the coast of Australia. The massive coral on the Great Barrier Reef is reportedly as large as a football field.
China’s travel industry is expecting a sharp increase in visitors to Australia during this month’s extended Lunar New Year holiday, as millions of tourists fan out across the world for a nine-day break. Industry insiders said the lure of wine, seafood, nature and flexible small-group itineraries was driving interest in the island country. Australia is projected to attract “the most travellers from China” during the break, with bookings likely to more than double over last year’s total, according...