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

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

The crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS), infamous for its appetite for live coral, has long been blamed for the decline of ...

A team of scientists tracked more than 400 corals that experienced intense ocean heat last year. More than half the corals died.

Tropical North Queensland (TNQ) has launched a campaign to secure the United Nations Lifetime Achievement Award for the Great ...

Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) has launched 'Lifetime of Greatness' - a global campaign to celebrate and safeguard one of the world’s most treasured natural wonders – the Great Barrier Reef.

The world's largest coral bleaching event is still unfolding. Experts say it could take a year to understand the full impact, ...

Coral Expeditions has released its 2026–27 cruise schedule, introducing a new series of short Wild Escapes voyages and ...

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 ...

Coming for the 2025-2026 season, the National Geographic Live series features three speakers who will share behind-the-scenes ...