Satellite imagery has revealed the huge amounts of floodwater heading into the ocean and towards parts of the Great Barrier Reef after Queensland experienced more than two weeks of heavy rain.

Because Cairns is the tourist hub of Queensland (and a convenient point from which to explore the reef), many Great Barrier Reef visitors fly into Cairns Airport (CNS). Keep in mind, though ...

For those who dream of exploring the Great Barrier Reef's underwater paradise, avoid crowds by visiting a lesser-known ...

A new study of water quality in Australian rivers reveals surprising changes since the turn of the century: good for the ...

Townsville, Australia — In a dusty, secluded corner of the Australian state of Queensland ... the past 45 years diving Australia's Great Barrier Reef. But after a lifetime trying to make ...

For decades, the Great Barrier Reef has enjoyed World Heritage Status and ... UNESCO’s concerns however are now also focused on the issue of industrial development along the reef. Queensland has one ...

One of the seven wonders of the natural world, the Great Barrier Reef lies in the clear blue waters off the northeast coast of Australia. Spanning 14 degrees of latitude, this complex reef system is ...

has approved $5 billion in American financing for the construction of two massive liquefied natural gas plants in Queensland, Australia. The facilities will be built within the boundaries of the Great ...