Turtle grass thrives in calm waters protected from surf and wind-driven currents by the barrier reef; its sequestering of sediments is merely a return of the favor. Just as the coral polyp lives ...

To say that the Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest coral reef may be understating things; the Australian government notes that it is "the only living organic collective visible from Earth's ...

In the Grass, On the Reef explores the estuary ecosystems of north Florida. Dr. Randall Hughes and Dr. David Kimbro study oyster reefs, salt marshes, and seagrass beds, and the factors that affect ...

One of the seven wonders of the natural world, the Great Barrier Reef lies in ... Habitats within the reef mosaic include the coral reefs themselves (some 3,000 individual reefs), sponge gardens, sea ...

An "unprecedented" mass bleaching event has been recorded off Australia's western coast, scientists said Wednesday, turning ...

Imagine arriving at a remote island paradise by helicopter: Your feet touch the softest, greenest grass as you make ... And best of all, the Great Barrier Reef, one of the seven wonders of the ...

For more information about daytrip operators and tours, visit Tourism Whitsundays' Whitehaven Beach page. Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns (3393 reviews) Ocean Freedom ...