But in June of this year, UNESCO threatened to downgrade the Great Barrier Reef to the World Heritage ‘In Danger’ list; a category populated predominantly by war-torn ... The impact on corals and ...

Australia's Great Barrier Reef is home to a tremendous array of endangered species, some found nowhere else in the world. Renowned for its beautiful corals and water clarity, the reef was listed by ...

Narrator: This is the Great Barrier Reef, and it's dying ... structure as well as a home to thousands of plant and animal species. Jessica Carilli: Like with trees in a forest, the corals are ...

which killed about half of the corals on the Great Barrier Reef, along with many others around the world. "Somewhere between a quarter and a third of all marine species everywhere has some part of ...

Koalas forage in eucalyptus trees. Echidnas, black flying foxes, brushtail possums, and over 180 species of birds can also be seen on the island. Dugongs and sea turtles swim in the waters around the ...

The reef sustains a variety of fish species that are crucial for both local consumption and international markets. Indigenous Significance: The Great Barrier Reef holds deep cultural importance ...

Fish populations are being significantly affected, with some areas experiencing shifts in species diversity. Scientists warn ...

A Unesco heritage committee on Tuesday stopped short of listing Australia’s Great Barrier Reef as ... in November said the reef should be put on the danger list after frequent coral bleaching ...

Coral reefs also protect shorelines from erosion and support thousands of marine species ... Nations has recommended adding the Great Barrier Reef to the list of world heritage sites in danger ...

The Great Barrier Reef is protected by a network of marine reserves designed to conserve its biodiversity. These reserves protect critical habitats for many species, including the coral trout ...