Scientists work to improve health of Great Barrier Reef during annual coral spawning event

A thick cloud of coral spawn has blanketed parts of the Great Barrier Reef this week, signalling a key window for restoration ...

Great Barrier Reef left unprotected by ‘25-year loophole’ in environmental laws

One of Queensland’s greatest economic assets, the Great Barrier Reef, will remain unprotected unless a 25-year-old loophole ...

Labor’s environmental reforms fail to close 25-year-old Great Barrier Reef loophole: Ken Henry

The Great Barrier Reef would remain unprotected from “irresponsible clearing” and put at risk one of Australia’s largest ...
Opinion

Onlookers distraught after spotting coastal creature in terrible predicament — here's what happened

The immediate impacts of spills are felt directly by local communities. Authorities issued a precautionary advisory against consuming seafood caught in the affected area, shaking public confidence in ...
Townsville Bulletin

Coal over coral: LNP’s energy plan puts Great Barrier Reef listing at risk, ALP says

The LNP’s commitment to coal powering Queensland for at least two more decades threatens the Great Barrier Reef’s World ...
U.S. News & World Report

Great Barrier Reef, Cairns

U.S. News Insider Tip: Use the catamaran ride out to Reef Magic’s pontoon to plan your day. Once you have your time for add-ons like scuba diving and helicopter tours, inquire about times for any free ...
The Mandarin

Climate change threats put Great Barrier Reef jobs on the line

The reef drives billions in jobs and tourism, but new analysis warns climate change could cost Australia far more than coral.
CNN

Great Barrier Reef explodes into life in ‘magical’ spawning event

The Great Barrier Reef has “given birth” in its annual coral spawn, creating a cacophony of color on the Australian landmark. Scientists working beneath the waves say they witnessed the event, in ...

Silversonic rocks new look on Great Barrier Reef after $1.66m makeover

A $1.66m upgrade has turned Quicksilver’s Port Douglas dive boat Silversonic into the ‘rock chick’ of the Great Barrier Reef.
Islands.com on MSN

An Aussie Waterfront Near The Great Barrier Reef Is A Giant, Free-To-Visit Tropical Playground Paradise

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Australian state of Queensland's diverse landscape is what ...

‘On the front line’: Cairns’ trash problem prompts calls for more environmental reporting

Scrapped annual reporting on waste, recycling and emissions totals for Cairns Regional Council could be reinstated this week ...
Business Insider

I went on a sailboat in the Great Barrier Reef that calls itself a floating hostel. I slept terribly but it was the best $300 I spent in Australia.

I spent one night on the Rum Runner, a 65-foot sailboat that ports in Cairns, Australia. The boat calls itself a floating hostel that sleeps 18 people on trips to the Great Barrier Reef. I thought the ...