Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996 – along with six other areas surrounding Belize's barrier reef – the Great Blue Hole remains one of the world's most distinguished scuba sites.

They often appear as a dark blue colour due to its depth, creating a distinct visual contrast against the surrounding water ...

One of the seven wonders of the natural world, the Great Barrier Reef lies in the clear blue waters off the northeast coast of Australia. Spanning 14 degrees of latitude, this complex reef system is ...

Peeking above aquamarine waves that hide the world's second-largest barrier reef ... Drawing collectors of great experiences, like diving the depths of the Great Blue Hole or chasing after ...

In 2016 and 2017, marine heat waves caused by climate change resulted in mass bleaching, which killed about half of the corals on the Great Barrier Reef, along with many others around the world.

Polluted runoff is still smothering the Great Barrier Reef, our first national assessment of water quality trends in Australian rivers has revealed. The problem on the reef is getting worse, not ...

Ribbon Reef No. 10 is home to one of the Great Barrier Reef's most famous dive sites, Cod Hole. Along with its chromatic parade of tropical fish, Cod Hole features massive potato cod and Maori ...

In a new study, they track the rapid rate at which coral colonies in the Southern Great Barrier Reef faced bleaching and then death in 2024. Their alarming findings serve as a "wake-up call" for ...

Australia's Great ... Blue Hole dive site. As they descend into its deep blue depths, divers can come across stalactites, stalagmites, and a variety of marine life, including reef sharks and ...