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Almost all coral reef ecosystems face risk of collapse in 50 years, study warns- Amelia Earhart disappeared in 1937. Nearly a century later, why are scientists now investigating a possible clue beneath the water?
- In 2026, Australian researchers combined satellite images and desktop mapping to uncover more than 1,000 previously uncharted coral reefs
- Since 2017, a dolphin called Bubbles has been seen near Lady Elliot Island; from 2021 to 2025, researchers documented him chasing fish until they regurgitated foodBubbles, a wild bottlenose dolphin, has captivated researchers with his peculiar technique of fishing off the coast of Lady Elliot Island, ...20 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- Science says sand isn’t always made from rocks: Some beaches are built from the remains of living thingsThe next time you stroll along a white tropical beach, remember that the sand beneath your feet may have a far more complex origin than ero...01 Sep, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
- In 2019, Australia lowered a 58-ton concrete greenhouse into the Great Barrier Reef; the 12-metre underwater structure became a living artwork and coral habitatNestled beneath the waves near John Brewer Reef in Australia lies an innovative Coral Greenhouse sculpture crafted from pH-neutral cement, ...26 Aug, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
- Since 1990s, amount of living heat sensitive coral has gone down shockingly, this indicates warmer ocean which means worse storms, hotter nightsEl Nino is already as big as recent ones and is still growing with it expected to reach unprecedented levels at its peak. It's responsible ...26 Aug, 2026, 02.00 AM IST
- Australia thrash Bangladesh by innings and 51 runs in Mackay to tie seriesMitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon secured Australia a dominant innings victory. Bangladesh collapsed twice, bowled out for 95 after their firs...23 Aug, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
- Bangladesh 39-3 at lunch after Australia take 146-run lead in second TestBangladesh reached 39 for three in their second innings at lunch. Australia paceman Mitchell Starc took two quick wickets to put Bangladesh...23 Aug, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
- Starc tears through Bangladesh with five wickets in four-over blitzMitchell Starc took five wickets in his first four overs. He removed both Bangladesh openers and captain Shanto for ducks. Shadman Islam wa...22 Aug, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
- UN report says Great Barrier Reef should be under ‘in danger’ list of world heritage sitesScientists warn the Great Barrier Reef must be put on the World Heritage sites “in danger” list and that urgent action to rescue it must be...29 Nov, 2022, 11.31 PM IST
- Five major heatwaves in 30 years has turned the Great Barrier Reef into a bleached checkerboardThe Great Barrier Reef is comprised of more than 3,000 individual reefs stretching for 2,300 kilometres, and supports more than 60,000 jobs...05 Nov, 2021, 11.20 AM IST
- Australia reef sees 3rd coral bleaching in 5 yearsAustralia’s Great Barrier Reef has suffered “very widespread” damage after rising sea temperatures caused the third mass coral bleaching ev...27 Mar, 2020, 11.30 AM IST
- ‘Sun shield’ to save Great Barrier Reef?28 Mar, 2018, 09.20 AM IST
- Industry puts natural heritage sites at stake: WWFAlmost half of all natural World Heritage Sites, including the Great Barrier Reef and Machu Picchu, are threatened by industrial activities...06 Apr, 2016, 10.28 AM IST
- Worst bleaching on record for Great Barrier Reef: ScientistsThe results are based on the aerial surveys of more than 500 coral reefs from Cairns in Australia to Papua New Guinea.29 Mar, 2016, 04.35 PM IST
- Great Barrier Reef may be off danger listOne of the world's greatest natural wonders - The Great Barrier Reef, home to 2,500 individual reefs, 400 types of coral, 1,500 species of ...30 May, 2015, 06.15 AM IST
- Adani group may scrap Great Barrier Reef dumping planNorth Queensland Bulk Ports, GVK Hancock and Adani Group will re-submit a proposal as early as this week to environment minister Greg Hunt ...02 Sep, 2014, 05.31 PM IST
- Decline in shark population worldwideSharks are in big trouble on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and worldwide, according to scientists.11 Nov, 2011, 11.09 PM IST
- Chinese ship caused 'significant' damage to Australian reefChinese coal ship that ran aground on Australia's Great Barrier Reef has left "significant scarring and coral damage" to nearly 3 kilometer...13 Apr, 2010, 03.35 PM IST
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