Nature & Wildlife
Video: Rare ‘mirror-like’ oarfish dances for the camera
Regalecus russellii – a rare species of oarfish – has never been caught on camera anywhere on Australia’s East Coast. Until now.
Tag: Great Barrier Reef
Travel
A deeper dive on the Great Barrier Reef
A daytrip to the Great Barrier Reef should be on every bucket list, but a leisurely voyage through this natural treasure offers an immersive experience like no other.
Destinations
Citizen science of the Great Barrier Reef
A hands-on journey of science and conservation on the Great Barrier Reef.
Climate
Queensland’s tropical rainforests dying from same climate change forces contributing to coral bleaching
It turns out the same climate change forces contributing to coral bleaching have also taken a toll on the trees that inhabit Queensland’s tropical rainforests.
News
Great Barrier Reef: 91% of reefs surveyed affected by coral bleaching over 2021/2022 summer
Great Barrier Reef bleaching occurred on over 90 per cent of reefs this summer, report reveals
History & Culture
4 infamous shipwrecks found on the Great Barrier Reef
From ‘Australia’s Titanic’ to deadly mutineers, these shipwrecks on the Great Barrier Reef hold a wealth of knowledge.
Science & Environment
Scientists use old maps to analyse how the northern Great Barrier Reef has shaped over time
Mangrove forests are rapidly expanding on remote sand cays in the northern Great Barrier Reef, capturing carbon and helping tiny islands grow despite rising sea levels.
Science & Environment
Australia’s iconic giant clams are in trouble
Warmer waters brought on by Australia’s rapidly changing climate makes it difficult for them to build strong shells.
News
In pictures: 2021 Great Barrier Reef coral spawning
When it comes to capturing the annual coral spawning on the Great Barrier Reef, it’s all about being at the right place at the right time.
Biodiversity
Alarming green turtle baby boom an all-female affair
The world’s largest green turtle rookery, near the tip of Australia, is only churning out girls but scientists are working on a plan to bring the boys back.