Great Barrier Reef : Science World Report

Apr 18, 2016 04:50 AM EDT

Great Barrier Reef In Even More Danger Due To Global Warming

If we don't do anything, humankind may lose the Great Barrier Reef by 2050 -- and its consequences are devastating.

Apr 09, 2016 07:54 AM EDT

Controversial Mining Project Endangers Australia's Great Barrier Reef

The government officials of the Australian state of Queensland have recently approved a very controversial coal mining project that threatens the world’s biggest collection of coral formations: the Great Barrier Reef.

Apr 08, 2016 06:36 AM EDT

Natural Heritage Sites Failed To Receive UN Protection

At least 114 of these sites, which were dubbed as being of great importance for their natural flora and fauna, were subjected to either oil extraction or under threat from other harmful industrial activities.

Nov 26, 2015 09:50 AM EST

Great Barrier Reef Protects Australia from Tsunamis

The world-famous Australian reef is providing an effective barrier against landslide-induced tsunamis.

Sep 24, 2015 08:31 AM EDT

Vinegar May Save the Great Barrier Reef from Coral-Munching Starfish

There may be a new weapon against the Crown of Thorns Starfish. Scientists have found that simple household vinegar kills the starfish just as effectively as the current drug that's being used.

Sep 03, 2015 04:12 PM EDT

Starfish-Killing Robot May Lethally Inject Starfish on the Great Barrier Reef

A starfish-killing robot may be let loose on the Great Barrier Reef. Scientists have designed a robot to help tackle crown-of-thorns starfish that are posing a significant threat to coral.