A new study of water quality in Australian rivers reveals surprising changes since the turn of the century: good for the ...

Water pollution is another significant threat to the Great Barrier Reef. The runoff of agricultural chemicals, sewage, and other pollutants from the land is affecting the water quality of the reef.

The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system. It stretches over 2,300 kilometres along the coast of Queensland, Australia. Made up of nearly 3,000 reefs and 900 islands, it is a ...

An extensive flood plume caused by the recent severe weather event in northern Queensland is pushing vast amounts of river discharge to cover about ...

The Great Barrier ... Reducing runoff from agricultural practices is crucial. Implementing better land management practices can help keep pollutants out of the reef waters. Community Engagement ...

The Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia ... as well as pollution from agricultural runoff, according to the Smithsonian Magazine. Researchers in the region are actively working to ...