One of the world's most extensive coral reef ecosystems, the Great Barrier Reef, is now moving towards decline. A widespread coral bleaching outbreak has hit the reef system, and a study reveals that over 40% of individual corals around One Tree Island reef were killed in 2024.

Great Barrier Reef hit by coral bleaching

Scientists 'horrified' as mass bleaching eliminates 97% of corals at a Great Barrier Reef island

An autonomous AI-equipped underwater drone is helping the researchers conduct surveys of the Great Barrier Reef bleaching event. Watch in for more details!

Underwater drone equipped with AI helps researchers study the great barrier reef

Australian marine scientists using underwater drones to study coral reefs

Great Barrier Reef authority plans full survey after observing extensive coral bleaching

Groundwater is a major source of pollution on Great Barrier Reef: Study

Status of Great Barrier Reef is in the spotlight again. UNESCO's decision to not downgrade the reef to an endangered world heritage site has been welcomed by the Australian government. Watch the video to know more.

Australia welcomes UNESCO decision after it says that coral reefs are 'not in danger' | WION

Relief for Australia as Great Barrier Reef stays off UNESCO danger list

Global warming is impacting a world heritage-listed site -- the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. It is a valuable ecosystem which has been exposed to climate change. A UN panel has now said that this world heritage-listed site is "in danger". Mohammed Saleh brings you this report.

UN lists great barrier reef 'in danger'| WION Climate Tracker

Australia's Great Barrier Reef suffers most extensive coral bleaching

The Great Barrier Reef doomed as up to 99% of coral at risk, report finds

Corals in the Great Barrier Reef could become target of mass bleaching

First coral IVF babies on the Great Barrier Reef have produced next generation

A United Nations-backed mission is recommending that the Great Barrier Reef be added to the list of endangered World Heritage sites. They also said that the world's biggest coral reef ecosystem was significantly impacted by climate change and warming of oceans.

WION Climate Tracker | UN: Great Barrier Reef should be on heritage 'danger' list

Healthy coral protects shores from storms, and gives fish and other important marine life a place to live

Global coral bleaching may be ending, says US agency

Great Barrier Reef must be placed on world heritage ‘in danger’ list: UN Report; Australia pushes back

The Great Barrier Reef, battered but not broken by climate change impacts, is inspiring hope and worry alike as researchers race to understand how it can survive a warming world.

WION Climate Tracker: Extended heat wave hits Australia's coral reefs

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is recovering from bleaching events but still 'very vulnerable': Survey

Australia's great barrier reef has shown the largest amount of coral cover in 36 years. However, the Australian institute of marine sciences in its annual report has said that the reef remains vulnerable to increasingly frequent mass bleaching.

WION Climate Tracker: Australia's great barrier reef shows growth in coral cover

Authorities have confirmed the mass bleaching event and said, "the Great Barrier Reef has been hit by a bleaching event because of heat stress".

Australia bears brunt of climate change, authorities confirm mass bleaching event

Australia's Great Barrier Reef suffers sixth mass bleaching event

Abundance of colorful fishes have dropped steadily which is both worrisome and indicating towards coral bleaching.

Fish in Australia's Great Barrier Reef are fading in colour

Fish in Australia's Great Barrier Reef are 'fading' in colour

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a $703 million investment plan to protect the Great Barrier Reef to support thousands of tourism jobs.

Australian government pledges $703 million to save the Great Barrier Reef

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