The researchers examined how the spatial distribution of reef structures influences halo formation. Do halos behave differently when coral is clustered tightly versus scattered widely? The team used ...

The Great Barrier Reef is a catalyst for environmental initiatives and this bold nomination repositions it not just as a natural wonder but as a global leader in its own right,” she said.

The Great Barrier Reef, one of the most stunning natural wonders of the world, is facing its greatest challenge yet—an unprecedented rise in ocean temperatures. This increase in heat, the highest ...

More Crocodile Diversity Than Expected The research focused on the Yucatán Peninsula, a striking area that forms part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef — the largest reef system in the Atlantic. It’s ...

Scuba diving in Cozumel is world-famous, thanks to its location along the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. Expect warm waters, dramatic walls, and gentle currents to make it a dream destination for divers ...

Between January 2023 and April 2025, heat stress impacted 84% of coral reefs worldwide, from the Mesoamerican Reef in the Caribbean to so-called supercorals in the Red Sea, an area previously ...

The two island populations – Cozumel and Banco Chinchorro – are part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, where prevailing ocean currents reduce genetic exchange with nearby coasts. These natural ...

A new Fiji Airways route cuts travel time for North Americans traveling to the Great Barrier Reef from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas-Fort Worth or Vancouver. ByRoger Sands, Contributor.

Australia's Great Barrier Reef is a natural wonder that promises various eco-adventures for nature lovers. This UNESCO World Heritage site boasts of diverse marine life and gorgeous coral formations.

Two Welsh tourists who drowned while swimming at a beach near the Great Barrier Reef have been named as Robin and Owen Reed. Robin, 46, and his son Owen, 17, from Caerphilly County in South Wales, ...

They were pulled from the water in Queensland, near the town of Seventeen Seventy, but unfortunately could not be saved. Tributes have now poured in for the tragic parent and child. The dad and ...