This is what a healthy coral reef looks like: colorful, varied, and full of life. But in recent years, the Great Barrier Reef — the largest living structure on the planet — has been hit by a ...

During expeditions to the Great Barrier Reef, the team collects and analyzes specific coral species.

‘Won’t survive’: Australia ‘falling short’ of Great Barrier Reef management goals Politicians have been served a major wake-up call when it comes to the management of one of the world ...

An alarming 92% of corals at Lizard Island on Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef have died after last year’s bleaching event, new research shows, marking one of the highest coral mortality rates ...

Coral reefs worldwide, including the Great Barrier Reef, have faced severe damage from recent bleaching events caused by rising ocean temperatures. A 2025 study published in Coral Reefshighlights ...

Understanding how far Great Barrier Reef corals are from their parents could be key to identifying and protecting at-risk populations, University of Queensland research has found.