Coral reef halos, visible from satellites, can indicate reef health by reflecting predator presence and coral layout.

In coral reefs throughout the world, visually striking bands of bare sand surrounding reefs are often visible in satellite ...

corals bred in a lab can survive on the Great Barrier Reef. Selective breeding of corals from different parts of the reef also shows promising results, according to Patrick Laffy, senior research ...

Sought-after pieces of coral are sold all around the world, including at rave-like trade shows known as "frag swaps". The insatiable demand for a "piece of the reef" has put coral harvesting in the ...

Picture it: As the wind-powered craft clips along the Coral Sea, a tropical breeze ... sailing along the Great Barrier Reef is a must-do. If you're looking to sail north of Cairns, you'll enjoy ...

Coral reefs are known for their vibrant, rainbow-hued colors. They are vital to 25% of ocean life, even though they only make ...

Oftentimes, they’ll be enhanced further before publication. Many coral colours simply range, naturally, from autumnal to pastel. None of this denies that the Great Barrier Reef faces challenges. Sea ...

The crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS), infamous for its appetite for live coral, has long been blamed for the decline of Australia’s iconic Great Barrier Reef, Queensland. They are a “major contributor” ...

From the Dreaming stories of the Yirrganydji and Wulgurukaba peoples to cutting-edge research into coral regeneration, the campaign unites ancient wisdom with modern innovation. Says Anna Marsden, ...

Decapod crabs may protect the Reef by consuming juvenile crown-of-thorns starfish, a major coral predator. Researchers from UQ and AIMS found crabs eat over five baby starfish per day, aiding coral ...