An Australian research vessel testing a localized form of climate engineering — artificial modification of the weather — to ...

These luxury resorts, marine excursions, and natural phenomena make the sprawling natural wonder a must-visit.

There have been several outbreaks of these starfish on the Great Barrier Reef, each lasting between 10 and 15 years, with the first occurring in the 1960s. These starfish are considered a major ...

Capt. Ross Finlayson. Jaybles Photography Reef Roots Fishing on a brand-new private boat is quite a change of pace for Finlayson, who spent the previous 30-plus years as a charter captain on the Great ...

This is coral spawning season – a time when the Great Barrier Reef creates the next generation of corals. In fact, as some scientists explain it, it’s when the whole reef has sex.

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most unique and diverse ecosystems in the world. Located off the coast of Queenslan ...

The Great Barrier Reef is on the move. In recent years, scientists have noticed southward migration of many fish and corals that previously stayed within the confines of the Great Barrier Reef.

FISHING OVERVIEW Since 1966, the Great Barrier Reef—from Lizard Island to Cairns—has hosted thousands of anglers looking for their grander black. Before the early 1960s, no one really knew about ...

Fish swim at the Great Barrier Reef. (Courtesy of Wavelength, Australia) This article is more than 2 years old.