Understanding how far Great Barrier Reef corals are from their parents could be key to identifying and protecting at-risk ...

Scientists from the University of Technology Sydney are searching for “super corals,” species that are naturally more ...

Dr. Ella Vallelonga, from the University of Adelaide's Department of Anthropology and Development Studies, examined how reef ...

NOAA's Coral Reef Watch alert system shows that many areas in and around the Great Barrier Reef are undergoing bleach alerts of varying degrees on their scale, which ranges from 1 to 5.

The Great Barrier Reef should be added to the list of world heritage sites that are “in danger”, a team of scientists concluded after conducting a mission to the world’s largest coral reef ...

Dominant male and female barrier reef anemonefish near Lizard Island, Great Barrier Reef. Image credit: Justin Marshall. Among animals that establish social hierarchies, one of the most common and ...

The first recorded bleaching event at the Great Barrier Reef occurred in 1998, and a second was observed in 2002. After a 14-year gap, four others occurred in close succession: in 2016, 2017, 2020 ...

Parts of the Great Barrier Reef have recorded their highest levels of coral cover since the 1980s, but scientists say climate change could undo the recovery.

The Great Barrier Reef lies in tropical waters where temperatures are warm enough to offer enjoyable swimming and diving year round—though averages can vary 10°F (5.5°C) from winter to summer.

Florida's barrier reef has lost 95% of its coral over the last half-century. Researchers, activists and government agencies are working to restore the reefs and ensure their long-term survival.

Life in a coral reef can be dangerous for anemonefish if they fall out with the species' strict social hierarchy. Their orange and white colours may be critical to fitting in.

Coral in the Great Barrier Reef is resilient, and has been able to recover from past disturbances, the Institute said. But the stressors impacting it have not gone away for long.