Record ocean heat has taken a devastating toll on one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, with coral bleaching on Australia ... part of the reef, far from the coast and free from mining ...

New research has revealed that a free-living coral species, Cycloseris cyclolites, propels itself across the reef using pulsed inflation—a rhythmic movement similar to jellyfish. The study, led by Dr.

The Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia is the largest coral reef in the world. It spans 1,400 miles and is home to 400 types of coral, 1,500 species of fish and 4,000 types of mollusk ...