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Great Barrier Reef sees ‘minor damage’ from Cyclone Jaspar

National AAP - January 13, 2024

The Great Barrier Reef was largely unaffected by Cyclone Jasper but short and long-term threats to Australia's world famous natural wonder remain.

ANU: Hotter temperatures spell bad news for Aussie animals

National Newstime Media - November 25, 2023

Marine animals across the world, including the Great Barrier Reef, and land animals in tropical climates struggle to adapt to climate change.

New fish species discovered in Great Barrier Reef

National AAP - October 10, 2023

A new species of fish has been discovered in the Great Barrier Reef and scientists are hoping to identify seven more unique marine creatures.

Fight ramps up over Great Barrier Reef in-danger listing

National AAP - December 19, 2022

Australia's environment minister has used a nature summit in Canada to tell UNESCO the Great Barrier Reef does not deserve an in-danger listing.

Government vows to fight in-danger Great Barrier Reef listing

National AAP - November 29, 2022

A United Nations monitoring mission released its long-awaited report on the Great Barrier Reef, saying it should be listed as a World Heritage site in danger.

Great Barrier Reef coral bleaching linked to marine heatwave

National AAP - May 10, 2022

Coral bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef has been linked to a summer "marine heatwave".

Katters call for better Great Barrier Reef investments

National AAP - July 30, 2021

Questions have been raised about the application of hundreds of millions of dollars designed to support the Great Barrier Reef.

Palaszczuk backs UNESCO Great Barrier Reef decision

National AAP - July 24, 2021

Palaszczuk says the decision not to list the Great Barrier Reef as a World Heritage site "in danger" sets a timeline for its protection.

Reef outlook poor despite coral recovery

National AAP - July 19, 2021

The outlook for the Great Barrier Reef remains very poor despite improved coral cover after a year without cyclones and bleaching events.

Diving diplomats to stop Barrier Reef danger call

National AAP - July 15, 2021

Australia is taking a group of diplomats diving in an attempt to stop the Great Barrier Reef being listed as in danger.

Queensland calls for more Great Barrier Reef funding

National AAP - July 14, 2021

The Queensland premier has called for the Commonwealth to match state funding to protect the Great Barrier Reef.

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