Crown-of-thorns outbreak developing in northern Great Barrier Reef
Crown of thorns starfish are voracious predators (Photo: Shutterstock) By Mark ‘Crowley’ Russell Scientists are responding to an…
These ‘walking’ epaulette sharks can make and lay eggs without spending extra energy, scientists say
A tiny shark inhabiting the Great Barrier Reef has stunned scientists with its lack of energy output while…
Heat Stress, Disease Decimate Goniopora on Great Barrier Reef
Rapid spread of disease and record-breaking heat Black band disease, common in the Caribbean but historically rare in…
Protecting fish on the Great Barrier Reef prevents starfish outbreaks
“Without intervention over the last two decades, the model shows that grouper and emperor populations on the Great…
New survey reveals mass coral death at Ningaloo Reef as critical summer looms
On Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef, the shift from stark white to sickly brown paints a dire picture. “It’s…
‘Magical’ clip showing octopus communicating with scientist is just incredible
1. Thug According to Meriam-Webster’s dictionary definition, a thug is “a violent criminal.” Obviously, this definition leaves the…
Tasmanian couple takes on new adventure as caretakers of the Low Isles
The Sun has gone down and the tourists are back at their resorts, leaving Lee and Don Cameron…
Photographer Shane Batham settles action against Hamilton Island operators over art classes
A prominent landscape photographer has settled a court action with one of Australia’s largest island operators after claims…
‘Tipping point’ threshold reached for world’s coral reefs, report suggests
The first “tipping point” for the Earth has been reached, according to an international report from 160 scientists…
Scientists hope planting Palau’s ‘super corals’ will save reefs from climate change
Palau’s idyllic waters hide an experiment that scientists hope will save the world’s reefs from climate change-induced collapse.…