'World witnessed longest bleaching event in past two years'
In 2016, bleaching hit 90 per cent of coral on the iconic Great Barrier Reef and killed more than 20 per cent of the reef's coral, researchers said.
Jan 05, 2017, 20:44 PM IST
Great Barrier Reef gets a rare visit from world's most elusive whale species!
This is the first confirmed sighting of the said species in the Great Barrier Reef.
Dec 15, 2016, 23:09 PM IST
Great Barrier Reef not on the verge of extinction
Australian authorities also insisted UNESCO to put efforts in protecting the natural wonder and creating stiff measures so the Great Barrier does not get harmed.
Dec 04, 2016, 10:52 AM IST
Scientists record worst ever coral die-off on Australia's Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef, which is the world's largest coral reef system, off the coast of Queensland in northeastern Australia have recorded the biggest ever die-off because of the higher than normal water temperatures, scientists said
Nov 29, 2016, 11:28 AM IST
English tourist dies at Great Barrier Reef, third fatality this week
The Great Barrier Reef stretches 2,000 km along Australia`s northeast coast and is the world`s largest living ecosystem.
'Many more' corals die in Great Barrier Reef bleaching
A swathe of corals bleached in the northern third of the 2,300-kilometre (1,429-mile) long biodiverse site off the Queensland state coast died after an unprecedented bleaching earlier this year as sea temperatures rose.
Oct 26, 2016, 07:33 AM IST
Recovery of Great Barrier Reef possible now- Here's how it can be saved
Australia's Great Barrier Reef was recently declared officially dead in an obituary written by environmental writer Rowan Jacobsen, for Outside Magazine.
Oct 24, 2016, 14:04 PM IST
Climate change kills Great Barrier Reef, nature's spectacular treasure no longer with us
Australia's Great Barrier Reef has been declared officially dead in an obituary written by environmental writer Rowan Jacobsen, for Outside Magazine.
Oct 14, 2016, 19:47 PM IST
NASA starts airborne mission to study Australia's Great Barrier Reef
To transform our understanding of Earth's valuable and ecologically sensitive coral reefs, NASA has started airborne mission in Australia for a two-month investigation of the the world's largest reef ecosystem, the Great Barrier Reef.
Sep 14, 2016, 23:24 PM IST
Great Barrier Reef quickly recuperating from coral bleaching epidemic!
Things certainly appeared bad for them as the bleaching slowly travelled further covering more distance as months passed.
Sep 13, 2016, 19:32 PM IST
Bramble Cay melomys becomes first victim of human-induced climate change; goes extinct!
As per reports, the Bramble Cay melomys, a mammal native to the Great Barrier Reef, is nowhere to be found anymore.
Jun 14, 2016, 20:00 PM IST
Bleaching kills 35 percent of coral in Great Barrier Reef
Results indicated that the worst affected area is located off the coast of Townsville and Papua New Guinea, while in the region located south of Cairns, the average mortality is 5 percent.
May 30, 2016, 12:22 PM IST
46 rescued from ship that caught fire off Australian coast
All 46 people aboard a tourist catamaran were rescued after the vessel caught fire and sank on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, police said.
May 12, 2016, 11:44 AM IST
Ocean alert: 93% of Great Barier Reef hit by coral bleaching – Watch!
Researchers contributing to Australia’s National Coral Bleaching Taskforce found that only 7 percent of the reef has avoided coral bleaching.
Apr 21, 2016, 15:56 PM IST
Australia shares concern for Great Barrier Reef
Australia's environment minister on Friday said bleaching in the world-famous Great Barrier Reef is "major and significant", after renowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough said climate change has put the attraction in "grave danger".
Apr 08, 2016, 11:36 AM IST
Great Barrier Reef experiencing 'worst coral bleaching' in years
Stud reveals Great Barrier Reef coral bleaching at 95 per cent in northern section.
Mar 29, 2016, 19:22 PM IST
Coral bleaching threat rises in the Great Barrier Reef
Coral bleaching, a process in which corals lose their colour due to environmental stress, is a consequence of the rise in the superficial temperature of the sea to 33 degrees Celsius in February.
Mar 15, 2016, 14:02 PM IST
Ocean acidification already taking toll on coral reef growth
The research was conducted in a lagoon on the southern Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 2014.
Feb 26, 2016, 10:52 AM IST
Adani to benefit as Australia approves key port expansion plan
Australia on Tuesday approved a controversial coal port expansion plan to support projects, like Indian mining giant Adani's 6.5 billion dollar Carmichael mine.
Dec 22, 2015, 19:20 PM IST
Australia approves port expansion to support projects like Adani
Australia on Tuesday approved a controversial coal port expansion to support projects, like Indian mining giant Adani's 6.5 billion dollar Carmichael mine in Central Queensland, despite opposition from green groups which claim it will impact the fragile Great Barrier Reef.
Dec 22, 2015, 13:12 PM IST
