The Great Barrier Reef is experiencing devastating coral bleaching due to the highest sea temperatures…
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The Great Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Queensland, Australia, is the world’s largest coral reef system, composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching over 2,300 kilometers (1,400 miles). It is one of the most complex natural ecosystems on Earth, with a biodiversity that includes numerous species of coral, fish, mollusks, birds, and marine mammals. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the reef is both a major tourist attraction and a critical component of the marine environment. However, it faces significant threats from climate change, coral bleaching, water pollution from agricultural runoff, and impacts from fishing and coastal development. Efforts to preserve and protect the Great Barrier Reef are crucial, as it plays a vital role in the ecological health of our oceans and provides significant economic benefits through tourism and fishing.
Researchers reveal that the Great Barrier Reef’s deeper areas are shielded from heatwaves, yet this…
Weeks of warmer-than-average ocean temperatures caused extensive bleaching in the world’s largest coral reef system.…
A groundbreaking discovery has been made in the heart of the world-renowned Great Barrier Reef…
Study finds nearly twice the amount of nitrogen is entering the Reef from groundwater compared…
Scientists have recently discovered a Chlamydia-like bacteria in corals of the Great Barrier Reef. This…
This year the northern and central Great Barrier Reef have recorded their highest amount of…
Sea cucumbers are critical for healthy ocean ecosystems. Researchers are calling for better protection of…
Reef fish, such as emperors, tropical snappers, and rockcods, help keep numbers of coral-eating crown-of-thorns…
Declining Growth Rates of Global Coral Reef Ecosystems If trend of declining coral growth continues…
New research has shown that by injecting an alkalinizing agent into the ocean along the…
In a ground-breaking new study, scientists used innovative molecular techniques to explain how corals on…
Scientists discovered dozens of new coral species on a recent voyage along the length of…
Marine biologist Prof. Maoz Fine: ‘Following in the footsteps of the pioneers of coral reef…
USC scientists discover coral equip their offspring with symbiotic algae colonies to help them cope…
In an effort to better understand ocean acidification and the effects of climate change on…
The Great Barrier Reef is under attack by a disease and new data shows that…