The Latest Breaking News from Great Barrier Reef

Another $1bn has been committed, the latest of many funding pledges. But the reef’s biggest threat – global heating – overshadows everything

Cloud and rain over the past 10 days bring much-needed relief to heat-stressed coral, government authority says

The Great Barrier Reef is incredible, with turquoise water, stunning reefs and white sandy cays. Yet its name infers something quite different – a barrier: treacherous, dynamic and dangerous to navigate.

Environment minister tells world heritage centre that government investments are ‘strengthening the resilience of the reef’

Australia has submitted its report about the state of the Great Barrier Reef to UNESCO in a bid to keep the World Heritage site from being listed as in danger.

The largest coral reef in the world is at risk of becoming dead and barren

Bleaching-free coral reefs are expected to plummet as we head towards 1.5C of warming, as scientists anxiously watch for another bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef.

Today, the federal government is due to report back to UNESCO on its efforts to protect the Great Barrier Reef. The government’s announcement last week of A$1 billion of additional funding is welcome, but it will do little to allay UNESCO’s concerns.

Give Crush a break!!!

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Why does it take a threat of an endangerment listing and a looming federal election for the government to do something to restore the Great Barrier Reef?