The reef has bounced back from “death events” in the past, but that doesn’t mean it will be resilient over the next few decades.

Not only did many corals die in recent years, but some were actually killed by the hotter temperatures themselves, rather than bleaching.

The near-complete feminization of northern Great Barrier Reef sea turtles has been blamed on climate change.

The decision to leave the United Nations’ educational, scientific, and cultural agency was spurred by what American officials say is the organization’s anti-Israel bias and lack of commitment to reform.

Aerial survey results reveal severe coral bleaching across much of the massive reef system.

High-resolution seafloor imaging revealed a much larger network of reef-like structures off the Australian coast than previously thought.

Researchers assess which parts of the Great Barrier Reef that have lost their vivid color are likely to die and which parts may pull through.

Researchers identify areas where marine ecosystems are faring better or worse than predicted in hopes of saving the world’s corals.

Scientists discover coral reef off the coast of Australia thriving at a record 125 meters (410 feet) below the surface.