Scientists have found a way to detect areas of over-heated ocean water by satellite, which could give managers time to protect reefs from other stresses.

The total lack of research on the effects of global warming on Western Australia’s unique animals and plants has dismayed scientists, writes Catherine Madden.

A new literature review has shown that tropical habitats are quickly disappearing, a loss that could result in ecological disasters such as flooding and famine.

A study has found that coral size and shape affect its response to warming, which could help predict how different reefs will cope with rising sea temperatures.

Researchers have found the first clues that the mysterious coral disease devastating reefs around the world could be caused by bacteria.

Fish populations in the Great Barrier Reef have recovered very rapidly from previous over-fishing, raising hopes for the recovery of other fish stocks.

The inextricable link between water shortages and the food crisis can no longer be overlooked in the discussion about the cost of food and fuel, argues Dr Colin Chartres.

Australian scientists have developed two theories to explain why plants that work with nitrogen converting bacteria prefer the tropics over higher latitudes.

Several huge active submarine volcanoes have been discovered Northeast of Fiji by scientists mapping uncharted seabed with high-tech multi-beam sonar equipment.

An international team of researchers have found that the world's oceans have actually been warming 50 per cent faster than previously thought.

Researchers have developed a system for quantifying the potential biodiversity benefits of tree plantations based upon intended management practices and geographic location of the plantation.

The outbreak of crown-of-thorns starfish that has been plaguing the Great Barrier Reef is waning, but coral disease is on the rise, a new study has found.

The changing climate threatens many fisheries that rely on coral reefs, both by damaging the reefs and through other less explored effects, a study warns.

A disease that has lead to the extinction of 200 frog species worldwide is now being carefully monitored, as a result of Australian research.

A new study has resulted in a guide that identifies which species may be threatened by environmental change, and those that are likely to become pests.