A new international study shows that the composition of species inhabiting the Great Barrier Reef has changed considerably from just a few decades ago. The changes are being attributed mainly to climate change and other […]
An endangered population of koalas is being decimated by speeding cars bisecting critical habitat in central Queensland, Australia, scientists are warning. Should the roadkill incidents continue unabated there is very little chance that the population […]
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is in danger and should be officially declared so, three climate scientists told reporters in a call this week. The danger stems from long-term ocean water temperature trends and […]
The 2023-2024 Southern Hemisphere summer was the “worst summer on record for the Great Barrier Reef” according to Australian authorities. High ocean temperatures and a vast coral bleaching event have hit most of the Great […]
The world’s largest reef system is suffering from a massive coral bleaching event over an “extensive” area, Australian authorities are now reporting. Ocean scientists and conservationists say they are closely monitoring a coral bleaching outbreak hitting large sections of Australia’s Great […]
The 2019-2020 Australian “Black Summer” bushfire disaster devastated tourism and left lasting scars on the country’s economy, according to a new assessment. The bushfires resulted in billions of dollars worth of losses to Australian tourism. […]
Travelers will have to wait a few months to enjoy a massive Australian desert park before access is permitted again next year. The National Parks and Wildlife Service of South Australia has announced that Munga-Thirri— Simpson […]
Visitors to a popular public beach in Queensland had their fun interrupted by an unwelcome guest—a large cassowary, a flightless bird native to Australia. “Those watching on initially thought it was a turtle,” said Queensland’s […]
Popular seaside camping spots on New Zealand’s North Island are reopening after months of repair work following a devastating cyclone. Billions of dollars worth of damage were caused when Cyclone Gabrielle passed over parts of […]
The planet’s largest coral reef World Heritage Site has been spared the dreaded “in danger” tag by the World Heritage Committee, but work to protect this natural wonder is far from over. It seems hard […]
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