Great Barrier Reef Sees Unprecedented Coral Bleaching

A form of coral known as the "bent sea rod" experiencing bleaching off Florida's coast in 2014. Credit: US Geological Survey Scientists in Australia have observed unprecedented coral bleaching across the world's largest reef system. In a …

Cairns & Great Barrier Reef, where serious business meets a tropical parade

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of two UNESCO World Heritage icons – the Great Barrier Reef and the ancient Daintree Rainforest – Cairns & Great Barrier Reef is a premier destination for business events, a region that not only welcomes …

Travel quiz: How many kilometres does the Great Barrier Reef span?

Coral bleaching on Australia's Great Barrier Reef reaches 'catastrophic' levels due to..., here's what study says

World's largest coral reef system, the great barrier reef is composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 2,300 kilometres. It is located in Coral sea, Australia. Representative Image (pexels.com) Soaring ocean …

2024 Heatwave: Coral Bleaching on Southern Great Barrier Reef

What impact do heatwaves have on coral reefs? This is what a recent study published in Limnology and Oceanography Letters hopes to address as a team of researchers from Australia investigated coral bleaching incidents in the southern Great Barrier Reef ( …

Coral bleaching on Great Barrier Reef now at ‘catastrophic’ levels

The vital natural resource is facing increasing threats due to the climate crisis. Marine scientists from the University of Sydney yesterday have published the first peer-reviewed study documenting “catastrophic” coral bleaching events at the southern …

This Submerged Volcanic Crater In Hawaii Is The Most Underrated Destination In The U.S. For Diving & Snorkeling

If you're seeking an underwater adventure like no other, there’s one destination you might not have considered yet. Tucked away in the Pacific, this submerged volcanic crater offers some of the best snorkeling and diving experiences in the U.S. Whether …

The evolving bilateral ties between Thailand and Australia

Country overview Australia comprises the mainland, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands. The country has an area of 7.68 million square kilometres, making it the sixth-largest country in the world and the largest in Oceania. It is considered …

The Chameleon Isn't The Only Animal That Can Change Color

We all know what chameleons are capable of: changing into a variety of colors to match their surroundings. They're one of the animals that are so well camouflaged you'd never see them right in front of you. But we can't let the chameleon get …

They both lost their spouses to cancer. Then they unexpectedly found love on opposite sides of the world

CNN  —  When Catherine Robinson’s husband died in May 2017, she was left devastated and totally unmoored. As she lay awake, night after night, in her empty home in Melbourne, Australia, Catherine — who was in her late forties at the time — realized her …