Great Barrier Reef
Visitors rush to the Great Barrier Reef to catch it “before it’s gone”
Survey finds that 69% of visitors to the world’s largest coral reef system are motivated by the fear that it might disappear
US-Australia “meeting of minds” on climate – US official
NEWS: US and Australian government saw convergence on climate during annual meeting, despite polarised domestic policies
Great Barrier Reef may withstand warming seas
NEWS: Australian reef could be more resilient to warming than thought, historical data shows
Obama appoints Keystone opponent Podesta as climate advisor
Wednesday’s top five: Obama appoints John Podesta, coal exports threaten Great Barrier Reef, John Kerry to visit Philippines city of Tacloban
Giant ‘shade cloths’ could be used to save coral from climate change
New study says fixing giant shade cloths over the Great Barrier Reef should be considered to help save coral from the effects of climate change.
Climate Live: Could a giant umbrella protect the Great Barrier Reef, US Atlantic coast is sea-level rise ‘hotspot’ & UK is urged to improve resource efficiency
Today’s top headlines, scientists calls for novel ways to protect the oceans, US Atlantic Coast ‘hotspot’ for sea-level rise and UK government urged to strengthen resource efficiency
Five places to visit before they are gone forever
The world is changing rapidly due to human activities – we’ve chosen five places you must try and see before their unique qualities are lost forever
Marine reserves in Australia help sustain fisheries
New research examining marine reserves on the Great Barrier Reef use DNA evidence to discover how far they go in helping to sustain fisheries.