News
‘Bright spots’ found among damaged coral reefs
Discovery of 15 bright spots among some of the world’s most embattled reefs brings hope.
Tag: coral reef
Wildlife
Saving Nemo: how climate change threatens anemonefish and their homes
The recent severe bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef has also affected anemones, which provide homes for clownfish.
Science & Environment
Great Barrier Reef bleaching almost impossible without climate change
This summer’s record-breaking coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef was made 175 times more likely thanks to climate change.
Science & Environment
In pictures: A close-up look at the Great Barrier Reef’s bleaching
The bleaching hitting the Great Barrier Reef not only harms corals. As these close-up photos show, it also deprives many other species of a home and livelihood.
Destinations
GALLERY: Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
Flanked on three sides by rainforest-mothered volcanoes, Kimbe Bay lies on the northern coast of the island of New Britain, the largest in the Bismarck Archipelago, 430km north-east of Port Moresby. It is one of the world’s most pristine coral reef environments. Read about how locals and a dive resort are working with conservationists to protect this piece of paradise in AG#131, out now.
News
Secrets of the Coral Sea revealed
Researchers have discovered ancient “living fossils” and rare corals in previously uncharted depths in the Coral Sea.
Wallpaper
SS Yongala shipwreck
From a tragic maritime disaster south-east of Townsville, QLD, a vibrant reef was born at the wreck of SS Yongala.
News
Tough Aussie corals thrive under pressure
A community of corals found thriving despite harsh conditions in northern WA could help save corals around the world.
News
Gallery: Designer coral reefs
Designer Alex Goad has developed a cheap, easy, Lego-style modular frame that speeds up the creation of artificial reefs. Called Modular Artificial Reef Structure (MARS), it can be used for recovery after a coral reef has been destroyed by storms, or for use by aquariums