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 ...

A new study has found that nearly half the coral trout caught on the Great Barrier Reef come from marine reserves—where ...

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 ...

The best time to visit the Great Barrier Reef is from June to October ... Deadly box jellyfish roam the waters off of mainland beaches. To avoid any life-threatening stings, head to the southern ...

The state is perhaps best known for its snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef and the surfing beaches of the Gold ... just the odd isolated eucalyptus tree, grasses, sparse bushes and huge termite ...

Record ocean heat has taken a devastating toll on one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, with coral bleaching on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef reaching “catastrophic” levels ...

For more information about daytrip operators and tours, visit Tourism Whitsundays' Whitehaven Beach page. Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling and Diving Cruise from Cairns (3315 reviews) Ocean Freedom ...