Marine scientists have found part of the Great Barrier Reef has recorded its highest amount of coral cover in nearly four decades, although they warn the reef’s rehabilitation could unwind quickly ...

Corals have developed a sophisticated internal fan system to protect themselves from climate change, a study has revealed. Coral reefs are under threat from coral bleaching, which eventually leads to ...

Parts of Australia’s iconic Great Barrier Reef, famed for its stunning colors and biodiversity, suffered the biggest decline of coral on record last year after a marine heatwave bleached vast swathes ...

This summer, coral researchers from around the world gathered to share their latest findings at a conference devoted to reef science, conservation and management. One question that looms large in the ...

From August 2021 to May 2022, the central and northern regions of the Great Barrier Reef had hard coral cover levels of 33% and 36%, respectively. Coral cover decreased by 4% in the southern region, ...

The discovery of a new species of hard coral, found on Lord Howe Island, suggests that the fauna of this isolated location in the Tasman Sea off south eastern Australia is even more distinct than ...

Two of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef regions have faced the largest decrease in coral cover since records began nearly 40 years ago, a new report reveals. The Australian Institute of Marine Sciences ...

The amount of coral in some areas of the Great Barrier Reef is at its highest in 36 years, according to a new report from the Australian Institute of Marine Science. From August 2021 to May 2022, the ...