IUCN had pointed out as part of its state of conservation report on the site that problems of integrated management of land and catchments represent the most serious threat to the Great Barrier Reef .

The best time to visit the Great Barrier Reef is from June to October ... to the influx of tourists to the region. Meanwhile, the area's low season (known locally as the wet or stinger season ...

Not many people visit Lady Elliot Island, at the Great Barrier Reef's southern tip. But a lot of people are trying to protect ...

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef was nominated for a Lifetime Achievement Award in the UN Environment Programme's Champions of ...

The Great Barrier ... reef system, stretching over 2,300 kilometers from the northern tip of Queensland to just north of Bundaberg. It is composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and covers an area ...

north-east Australia which is caused by global warming The Great Barrier Reef became a recognised area of ecological importance when it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1981.

Many visitors say the Great Barrier Reef is best seen through a scuba mask, but it's no small feat to traverse the area's dive spots. When choosing which regions to explore, consider your skill ...

and the neighbouring town of Agnes Water are known for their scenic beaches and proximity to the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef. The area attracts large numbers of both domestic and ...

A buzz of excitement vibrates across the deck. The Great Barrier Reef gets its name in part because of its size. It covers an area larger than New Zealand — so big it can be seen from space.

“A few days later, he was back down in Townsville, and the decision was made that Australia would nominate the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park as a World Heritage Area.” This station has been ...

For decades, the Great Barrier Reef has enjoyed World Heritage Status ... both to expand existing coal ports and create new ones, many inside the Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Dredging is ...

Australia's Great Barrier Reef is home to a tremendous array of endangered species, some found nowhere else in the world. Renowned for its beautiful corals and water clarity, the reef was listed by ...