#Great Barrier Reef

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The mysterious marine life of green donuts

Looking like the surface of the moon, the little green lifeforms found in this alien landscape donut come from off this world.

Meet our Great Barrier Reef research coordinator: Dr Bruce Taylor

As a human geographer, Dr Bruce Taylor is an expert on how people connect to places. Let's dive into why he is so passionate about one of Australia's treasures.

Coral spawn and scientist underwater

Coral spawning: a slick affair for reef restoration

Our scientists are using coral spawn slicks to help restore the Great Barrier Reef. We show you how we go from the reef to the lab!

Fish swimming in the Great Barrier Reef

Summer snapshot of the Great Barrier Reef

Grab your flippers and a snorkel! We have joined forces to release the first ever summer snapshot of the Great Barrier Reef.

A close up image of a large crown of Thorns starfish sitting on the ocean floor.

Vinegar: A secret weapon in the fight against crown-of-thorns starfish

The crown-of-thorns starfish eats massive amounts of coral on the Great Barrier Reef. We're working with an all-star team to control this menace of the Reef.

Sooty and crested terns nesting on Taylor sand cay (with eggs and chicks).

What do Aussies think about the Great Barrier Reef?

Australia’s iconic Great Barrier Reef attracts nearly two million tourists every year and it runs for 2300km down the east […]