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Higher water temperatures in 2016 caused the worst destruction of corals ever recorded on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, a study has found.
Australian researchers from the University of Queensland have established that reef fish see colors that humans cannot.
Australia's environment minister has said bleaching in the world-famous Great Barrier Reef is "major and significant", after renowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough said climate change has put the attraction in "grave danger".
Coral bleaching on the world heritage listed Great Barrier Reef is worse than feared after senior scientists have discovered that the impact is further south than first thought.
Australia yesterday approved a controversial port expansion to support mining projects and the dredging of 1.1 million cubic metres of spoil, despite fears that it threatens the Great Barrier Reef.
Australian authorities believe a Bryde's whale that had been stranded in a reef lagoon off Cairns has made its own way back to open water.
Scientists have criticized the Australian government's multi-million dollar Great Barrier Reef protection plan, claiming it ignores the threat of climate change.
The Australian government launched a monitoring program engaging a host of volunteers to help protect the iconic Great Barrier Reef, Environment Minister Tony Burke announced on Monday.
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