Corals living in coastal bays with strongly fluctuating temperatures and environmental conditions are better able to withstand heat and other stressors than their counterparts on more stable reefs.

New research has identified optimal design for artificial habitats to support restoration of oyster reefs, based on a ...

By Rhett Ayers Butler [( In ordinary circumstances coral reefs are among the most productive ecosystems on Earth, built ...

Just before Christmas, a helicopter crew patrolling Sydney's coastline spotted a whale shark as they cruised past. The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopters crew were on their way back to base when a ...

Authorities are calling on locals and tourists to help unlock a mystery in Aussie waters. A "highly unusual" number of whale ...

One of the clearest examples of colour loss comes from coral reefs. Their symbiotic algae is responsible for their vivid ...

The researchers used satellite heat-stress data to see how far the impact has gone globally. They predicted that 51% of the world's coral reefs suffered moderate or worse bleaching. 15% were dying or ...

Half the world’s coral reefs were hit hard by extreme ocean heat, and an even more severe bleaching crisis is happening right ...

A new study recently released found more than half the world’s coral reefs are bleached because of ocean warming.

A new Australian book showcases the role ocean mapping has played in science, policy and environmental protection.

A new book by UOW researcher Sarah Hamylton reveals the real-world impact of ocean cartography on science, policy and environmental protection ...

Coral reefs, often called the rainforests of the sea, are among the most biologically diverse and ecologically important ecosystems on Earth. Despite covering less than 1% of the ocean floor, they ...