Introduction Climate change is turning the world’s oceans into a living laboratory of stress and adaptation. One of the most visible consequences is coral bleaching,…

Mapping the Mystery: New Discoveries in Reef Science Reefs are among the most diverse ecosystems on Earth, yet a vast portion of their story remains…

Why Coral Reef Restoration Matters Coral reefs are the rainforests of the sea—home to a quarter of all marine species, critical for coastal protection, and…

Introduction: Protecting the Great Barrier Reef Australia’s Great Barrier Reef (GBR) is the world’s largest coral‑reef system, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a vital…

1. Introduction Coral reefs, often called the “rainforests of the sea,” are under unprecedented threat from climate change, pollution, and overfishing. With temperatures continuously rising,…

Reef ecosystems are among the most productive and valuable resources on Earth, yet they face unprecedented threats from climate change, pollution, and over‑exploitation. Understanding their…

Ocean Acidification: What It Is and Why It Matters Ocean acidification is the gradual drop in seawater pH caused by the absorption of atmospheric carbon…

Plastic Pollution in Paradise: A Growing GBR Threat Plastic pollution has become a silent, pervasive hazard to marine ecosystems worldwide, and the Great Barrier Reef…

Introduction Agricultural runoff— the mixture of water, fertilizers, pesticides, and sediment that spills from farms into nearby waterways—has become a hidden threat to coral reef…

1. Introduction The Crown‑of‑Thorns Starfish (COTS) is one of the most infamous predators of coral reefs worldwide. These spiny echinoderms feed on live coral tissue,…