To say that the Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef may be understating things; the Australian government notes that it is "the only living organic collective visible from Earth's ...

After the recent mass bleaching events, Veron dived in multiple areas of the Great Barrier Reef to see ... vast areas of coral graveyards that look like they suffered an underwater forest fire.

Even if the Great Barrier Reef is someday covered in coral once again, its architecture and structure won’t be the same, according to a new study. A third of the planet’s coral reef ecosystems ...

A new study links grazing halo patterns in coral reefs, as well as those in other patchy habitats, to the spatial patterns of the shelter habitat itself. The researchers found that grazing halos are ...

One of Australia’s top attractions, the world’s largest coral reef system, needs visitors now more than ever before: here’s ...

The world's largest coral bleaching event is still unfolding. Experts say it could take a year to understand the full impact, ...

Bleached coral dies when exposed to heat stress for too long, threatening the bountiful marine ecosystem that depends on it ...

published on April 16 by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, states: “Results of aerial surveys and in-water monitoring to date suggest the Reef has experienced widespread coral ...

Coral reef halos, visible from satellites, can indicate reef health by reflecting predator presence and coral layout.

Picture it: As the wind-powered craft clips along the Coral Sea, a tropical breeze ... sailing along the Great Barrier Reef is a must-do. If you're looking to sail north of Cairns, you'll enjoy ...

Scientists say some reefs, such as those off the coast of Mexico and in the southern Great Barrier Reef, have already ...