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These hungry starfish are spiraling out of control in Australia. Now scientists say they have a new plan to fight back
For decades, crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) have been rampaging out of control. These pizza-size sea stars are native to the ...
Do you know which is the largest coral reef in the world? Explore why the Great Barrier Reef holds this title, along with its ...
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An exclusive look inside the largest effort ever mounted to keep the Great Barrier Reef alive
Australia is doing absolutely everything to protect its most iconic ecosystem — except, perhaps, the one thing that really ...
A towering coral reef has emerged from the depths of Australia’s northern waters, reshaping what scientists thought they knew about the ocean floor. Rising 500 meters from the seabed—taller than the ...
WOLLONGONG, New South Wales, Australia, August 8, 2024 (ENS) – A new 400-year temperature record published today shows the world’s largest coral reef is experiencing catastrophic damage. Warming sea ...
Scuba diving scientists trapped a red-eyed sea creature with “fang-like” teeth off Australia and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Getty / iStockphoto On a coral reef off the eastern ...
Scientists are listening to a mayday from the Great Barrier Reef. The message is bleak. In a new study, a team analyzed records of coral skeletons. Their chemical signatures hint at the past ...
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Oceanographers scouring the waters off of Western Australia have ...
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