The world is experiencing the most intense global coral bleaching event on record, with 84 percent of reefs experiencing heat ...

Australia's Great ... the Great Barrier Reef record the worst coral loss in 39 years. In our research, we looked at why some reefs are less affected by heat. We found upwellings of cool water ...

An aerial view of Vlassof Cay in the Great Barrier Reef, Nov. 14, 2012 in Cairns, Australia. Credit: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images The bad news: 22 percent of Australia's Great Barrier Reef has died.

The best time to visit the Great Barrier Reef is from June to October ... Balmy, 70- to 80-degree days, clear waters and refreshingly cool evenings are characteristic of the region's dry season.

It’s Earth Day and Maddie talks with the experts on preserving one of the world’s greatest treasures, the Great Barrier Reef.

Many visitors say the Great Barrier Reef is best seen through a scuba mask, but it's no small feat to traverse the area's dive spots. When choosing which regions to explore, consider your skill ...