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Now playing Next Nature Watch corals spawn for the first time in this Australian nursery reef This beautiful natural event is a step in the right direction for a self-sustaining Great Barrier Reef. 27/11/2022
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Now playing Next Nature Australia's Great Barrier Reef reports record coral growth Monitoring shows that this vital marine habitat can bounce back from past bleaching events. 04/08/2022
Now playing Next Green News Spectators slam floating tennis court in the Great Barrier Reef Intended to raise awareness of ocean plastic pollution, some feel Adidas's message has drifted astray. 31/01/2022
Now playing Next Green News Australian government pumps cash into Great Barrier Reef protection The Great Barrier Reef is at risk of being removed from UNESCO's World Heritage list due to the damage it has sustained. 29/01/2022
Now playing Next Nature Coral bleaching process caught on camera for the first time Mass bleaching events are deadly for coral, but scientists believe they have caught the process on camera for the very first time. 28/01/2022
Now playing Next Nature This company wants to grow billions of corals each year - on land Coral Vita has won Prince William's Earthshot Prize for innovative coral farming. 21/11/2021
Now playing Next Nature Australia against move to list Great Barrier Reef as 'in danger' A meeting of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee said in a report Monday that "there is no possible doubt" the network of colourful corals off Australia's northeast coast was "facing ascertained danger." 22/06/2021
Now playing Next Nature Australia marine hotspots found to store 2bn tonnes of 'blue carbon' Three UNESCO World Heritage sites can store billions of CO2 in carbon sinks, according to a new report. 03/03/2021
Now playing Next Green News Toxic chemicals cause turtle deformities in the Great Barrier Reef Chemicals are posing a threat to our marine life, making their way into the food chain via seafood. 14/02/2021
Now playing Next Green News Coral reef taller than the Empire State Building found in Australia Scientists are both “surprised and elated” by the discovery in the Great Barrier Reef. 28/10/2020
Now playing Next Nature Warming has killed half of Great Barrier Reef's corals: study "There is no time to lose — we must sharply decrease greenhouse gas emissions," the study authors warned. 14/10/2020
Now playing Next Green News Dive into the Great Barrier Reef at Monaco’s underwater exhibition The 360 degree immersive exhibit is a chance to discover one of the seven natural wonders of the world. 31/08/2020
Now playing Next Green News Artificial clouds could save vulnerable coral reef from climate change Unprecedented coral bleaching in Australia has scientists searching for ways to shade the ocean from the sun’s harmful rays. 20/04/2020
Now playing Next Nature Great Barrier Reef 'suffers third mass bleaching in five years' Climate change remains the greatest challenge to the Great Barrier Reef, it was claimed, after a third mass bleaching in five years was confirmed. 26/03/2020
Now playing Next World Australia downgrades Great Barrier Reef's outlook to "very poor" Rising sea temperatures and heavy industry are being blamed for the rapid loss of marine life. 30/08/2019
Now playing Next Australia How a volcano could help Australia's Great Barrier Reef A giant sheet of floating pumice rock is drifting towards Australia, carrying along with it new marine life that scientists say could help repair the Great Barrier Reef’s corals. 27/08/2019