Australia
From the iconic Great Barrier Reef to Ningaloo and its whale sharks, there is much to see when scuba diving in Australia
Citizen scientists report potential record-breaking coral colony on Great Barrier Reef
Citizen scientist mother and daughter discover what could be the largest single coral colony in the world on the Great Barrier Reef
New details emerge in South Australia’s Tank Cave diver death
The Cave Divers Association of Australia releases the findings of its investigation into the November 2025 death of a diver at Tank Cave
Perth dive operator fined after leaving divers behind
Perth Diving Academy fined almost AU$20,000 after leaving two divers stranded in open water during a March 2025 dive trip
Crown-of-thorns outbreak developing in northern Great Barrier Reef
Scientists warn that a new outbreak of crown-of-thorns starfish on the Great Barrier Reef could be devastating if not dealt with rapidly
12-year-old shark attack victim ‘unlikely to survive’
A 12-year-old boy severely injured by a shark in Sydney Harbour during a spate of attacks is unlikely to survive, according to reports.
Three shark attacks in Sydney Harbour in just over 24 hours
Two people are in critical condition with serious injuries after three shark attacks in Sydney Harbour in just over 24 hours
AIMS trials large-scale coral restoration during Great Barrier Reef spawning
AIMS has carried out one of the world’s largest coral restoration trials on the Great Barrier Reef following mass spawning events
Diver dies at South Australia’s Tank Cave
A 65-year-old diver from Victoria has died after an incident at South Australia’s Tank Cave, according to local authorities
Great Barrier Reef tour operator fined following death of British snorkeller
Cairns-based tour operator fined after failing to search for a missing snorkeller, despite being twice alerted to his disappearance
James Ferrera crowned winner of Underwater Awards Australasia
Ferrera's stunning picture of a leopard seal's mighty jaws wins Underwater Awards Australasia - check out all the category winners here
Synthesising crown-of-thorns starfish ‘scent’ may aid GBR outbreak management
Scientists have found that sythesising the scent of a crown-of-thorns starfish may round them up for removal during reef-destroying outbreaks
South Australia installs bubble curtains to protect giant cuttlefish
The Australian government is installing a bubble curtain, which will protect South Australia's giant cuttlefish from a toxic algal bloom
Norwegian diver sentenced to 10 years for Australia cocaine bust
A Norwegian commercial diver has been sentenced to nearly 10 years in jail for his part in attempting to smuggle cocaine into Australia
Great Barrier Reef coral cover declines sharply from record high
Great Barrier Reef hard coral cover has declined sharply from its record high, according to the Australian Institute of Marine Science
Underwater Awards Australasia 2025 underwater photo competition is open
The 2025 iteration of the Underwater Awards Australasia – an underwater photography competition focused on the Australasia region is now…
Genetic evidence proves orcas predate on Australian great white sharks
DNA taken from the carcass of a great white shark in Australia shows it was killed by orcas in the same manner as seen in South Africa
Whale shark mating behaviour recorded at Ningaloo Reef
Scientists in Australia have witnessed whale shark mating behaviour at Ningaloo Reef, in what is believed to be the first…
British diver’s 2019 death in Australia may have been IPO linked to alcoholism
An inquest in New South Wales hears the death of British music producer Karl Bareham may be attributed to Immersion Pulmonary Oedema
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