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coral polyps with their tentacles extended for feeding

Everything you need to know about coral reefs

Coral reefs are the reason many of us love to go diving, but there's an awful lot we still don't know about them. Here are the basics.
AIMS scientist surveying reef using a manta tow

Great Barrier Reef coral recovery pauses

The Australian Institute for Marine Science (AIMS) has reported that there has been a pause in Great Barrier Reef coral recovery
Highest-ever global ocean temperature recorded in July

Highest-ever global ocean temperature recorded in July

ByDIVE StaffAug 9, 2023
Concern growing for coral reefs and other aquatic species as global ocean temperatures reach the highest-ever recorded
aerial shot of great barrier reef

Warm is the new norm for the Great Barrier Reef – and a likely El Niño raises red flags

ByDIVE StaffJun 20, 2023
Scientists declare a 70% chance of El Niño developing this year, raising concern for the Great Barrier Reef under continued threat from climate change
Highest Great Barrier Reef coral cover in 36 years

Highest Great Barrier Reef coral cover in 36 years

Australian Institute of Marine Science reports the highest levels of coral cover across the northern and central Great Barrier Reef since 1985
Great Barrier Reef hit by fourth mass bleaching in seven years

Great Barrier Reef hit by fourth mass bleaching in seven years

ByDIVE StaffMay 13, 2022
The annual survey of the Great Barrier Reef revealed extensive bleaching during the Australian summer of 2021/22.