SYDNEY, Australia: Australia's spectacular Great Barrier Reef is experiencing its most widespread bleaching on record, with 73 percent of surveyed reefs damaged. Often dubbed the world's largest ...

Oil spill near Great Barrier Reef could have devastating consequences In this image provided by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, the Chinese carrier Shen Neng 1 is hard aground on the ...

A mass bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef this year killed more corals than ever before, scientists said Tuesday, sounding the alarm over the delicate ecosystem. The 2,300km long reef – the ...

Journey across continents to witness nature’s greatest masterpieces,from the vast depths of the Grand Canyon to the vibrant underwater realm of the Great Barrier Reef. This video showcases the ...

The Great Barrier Reef should be added to a list of World Heritage Sites that are "in danger," a United Nations panel said on Tuesday, drawing an angry response from Australia, which called the ...

Unesco says little has been done to address concerns about coastal development Sydney: Australia insisted it was committed to protecting the Great Barrier Reef on Saturday after the UN warned that ...

The world’s reefs, including the Great Barrier Reef, face massive coral bleaching next year, scientists have warned, making it possibly the worst year for coral on record ...

The Great Barrier Reef has many natural functions – from protecting against coastal erosion to helping maintain a healthy ocean – but it also plays a key role in Australia's tourist industry ...

The Great Barrier Reef off the coast of eastern Australia is the world’s largest coral reef system. It contains around 350 species of coral and 1,500 species of fish. It is so big that it can be ...