Biodiversity
Repurposing seafood shells is helping to save Australia’s decimated shellfish reefs
By repurposing seafood shells discarded by diners these conservationist are restoring southern Australia’s shellfish reefs.
Tag: reefs
Coral spawning: a rare natural wonder
To catch the natural phenomenon of coral spawning, you need patience and just a little bit of luck.
Climate
New signs that bleached corals are making a recovery emerge
Large colonies of hard, reef-building coral on the Great Barrier Reef have been found producing small white eggs, which, come time for the annual spawning, scientists hope will turn into coral larvae.
Nature & Wildlife
Gallery: Reef and rainforest photography
The lush rainforest and weird and wonderful creatures are showcased in this gallery.
Crochet coral and maths
A creative way of representing a mathematical principal has led to the creation of some crafty corals.
Mapping Australia’s sea floor
Scientists are finding out more about the unknown frontiers of the sea floor with 3-D mapping technology.
Water
VIDEO: The best Australian dive sites
Diver and photojournalist Kara Murphy shares some of her favourite corners of underwater Australia.
Nature & Wildlife
Kaleidoscope of bizarre creatures
To celebrate 30 years of the marine reserve at Port Stephens, Justin Gilligan snapped some of its weirdest inhabitants.
Climate
Incredible images bring Australian reefs to life
An Australian-led project has partnered with Google to record changing reef environments in 3D.
Gallery: Australian reefs brought to life
An Australian-led project has partnered with Google to record changing reef environments in 3D.