Australia is home to some of the most vibrant and diverse marine ecosystems in the world. For snorkelers, this means endless opportunities to explore colorful reefs and encounter unique sea life. From the Great Barrier Reef to hidden gems along the coastline,

You can imagine how giddy I was when I found out I’d be escaping to Australia’s most famous private island resort. InterContinental Hayman Island Great Barrier Reef sits on a 294-hectare island right in the heart of The Whitsundays,

The 39-year-old was attacked while spearfishing and pulled from the water by another person who was in the water with him.

CANBERRA, May 24 (Reuters) - A 39-year-old man has died after being attacked by a shark on Sunday while fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, police said, the second fatal shark attack in Australia this month.

The Federal Government has announced an additional $91m in funding for the Great Barrier Reef. Environment and Water Minister Murray Watt says the money will help secure the futur

A new field guide has captured shifting patterns of life on the southern Great Barrier Reef for the first time - providing critical insight into how

The Australian Government has committed $91.8 million to strengthen protection of the Great Barrier Reef.The new funding is comprised of $34.9 million for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority to maintain on ground and on water management.

Australia is home to the world's largest coral reef ecosystem but conservationists say it's also the country's largest coral fishery. The sustainability of the Great Barrier Reef has been the subject of discussion among environmentalists for quite some time.