Kill starfish now to save Great Barrier Reef—Scientists
These starfish can each munch over 100 square feet of coral every year, so culling them can help degrading reefs recover.
"Incredible" clip shows scientist and octopus "communicating" in the wild
The footage comes from an upcoming National Geographic documentary series produced by James Cameron.
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Great Barrier Reef update on "extremely worrying" heatwaves
If the global climate continues to warm, above 3°C pre-industrial levels, this cooling barrier could disappear meaning even more mass bleaching.
"Widespread" heat stress on Great Barrier Reef revealed in satellite image
The heat stress is causing widespread coral bleaching events, caused by climate change and El Nino.
Disrupting climate change: 13 tech innovators helping to save the planet
From wringing water from air to weaving clothes with zero waste, these climate heroes are pushing the boundaries of technology to decarbonize and detoxify the earth.
Shark lunges at boy, 8, biting his chest as he climbs on boat: video
The video abruptly ends with the boy's father yelling after a blacktip reef shark attacks his young son.
Dead, Beached 32ft White Whale Is Not Migaloo, the Famous Albino Humpback
Migaloo, or "white fella," was first spotted in 1991 off Byron Bay, Australia, and is one of a few confirmed genetically albino humpback whales in the world.
Enormous Spotted Eagle Ray Filmed Leaping From Water off Florida Coast
The viral video shows the huge ray leaping from the water, scaring away its companion with a big splash.
Migaloo—the Famous, Rare Albino Humpback Whale—Might Be Dead
The giant mammal was last seen over two years ago, stirring concerns for his wellbeing and safety.
Incredibly Rare Footage Shows Baby Oarfish Swimming on Great Barrier Reef
The footage was captured by scuba instructor Tahn Miller, who told Newsweek it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Australia's Election: Climate Fears Help End Conservatives' Nine-Year Run
Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese will take over the nation's government after campaigning to tackle climate change and protect Australia's natural habitat.
City Spent $350,000 On Lighting for Park That Closes at After Dark
It's a part of an extensive plan to improve a park and combat climate change, but some wonder why they would light a park only to close it.
Why Great Barrier Reef Is Important Amid Widespread Coral Bleaching
A United Nations agency will soon meet to decide whether the Australian aquatic habitat, home to thousands of unique species, should be classified as a world heritage site in danger.
Australia Slammed for Not Protecting Great Barrier Reef From Climate Change
The United Nations is set to debate whether its World Heritage status should be downgraded next week.
Australia's Pledges to Protect Great Barrier Reef Are Too Little, Too Late
In the past three decades, the GBR has lost more than half its coral cover, pollution has caused deadly starfish outbreaks and global warming has produced horrific coral bleaching.
Venomous Sea Snakes Mistake Human Divers for Potential 'Mates'
The creatures are known to "attack" scuba divers—but a new study suggests these incidents are just the confused sea snakes' attempts at courtship.
Australia 'Against' Listing the Great Barrier Reef As 'In Danger'
"I agree that global climate change is the single biggest threat to the world's reefs but it is wrong, in our view, to single out the best-managed reef in the world for an 'in danger' listing," said Australia's environment minister, Sussan Ley.
Strange, Rare Deep Sea Squid Filmed Alive in Wild for First Time Ever
The ram's horn squid was filmed off the coast of Australia by researchers with the Schmidt Ocean Institute.
Coral Reef Taller than Empire State Building Found on Great Barrier Reef
The new coral reef, measuring 1,600 feet in height, is the first to be discovered in more than 120 years.
Drone Footage Captured of World's Largest Group of Nesting Green Turtles
Scientists recorded the video as part of research to conduct an accurate population survey of the animals that nest at the world's largest green turtle rookery.
Extraordinarily Rare Eagle Ray Filmed Swimming on the Great Barrier Reef
The ornate eagle ray is wideley distributed across the Western Indo-Pacific but is naturally low in numbers and populations are declining.
Shark Mauls Wildlife Worker to Death in 'Horrific' Attack in Australia
The wildlife worker was airlifted to hospital but his injuries proved fatal.
Jaw-Dropping Image Shows Enormous, One-of-a-Kind Pink Manta Ray
The photo was taken by wildlife photographer Kristian Laine, who spotted the uniquely pigmented ray near Lady Elliot Island.
Shark Attacks Man Swimming in the Great Barrier Reef
Authorities said the man, who is in his 30s, was bitten on the leg while in waters off the coast of North West Island in Queensland, Australia.
Source of Paris-Sized Pumice Stone Traced Back to Underwater Volcano
Enormous pumice raft was first spotted in the waters of Tonga in August.
Part of Great Barrier Reef Unlikely to Recover From Climate Change
A scientist told "Newsweek" he was shocked to find some and coral communities have vanished completely since 1928.
Australia Is Fighting Over Whether or Not to Kill 'Man-Eating' Sharks
"We simply believe that human life must be prioritised over the lives of sharks," head of the state government of Queensland, Australia, said.
The Great Barrier Reef Is Heading for a 'Death by a Thousand Cuts'
It is clear that despite management efforts at local, regional and national levels, a significant number of threats to the reef are getting worse.
Great Barrier Reef Is Becoming a 'Theme Park,' Tour Operator Warns
"The tourism industry, desperate to maintain tourist numbers, is looking beyond the natural beauty of the reef because it's not quite what it was," said dive operator Tony Fontes.
New Report Downgrades Great Barrier Reef Outlook To 'Very Poor'
"The window of opportunity to improve the reef's long-term future is now," the report urged.