The Chairperson transmitted to the Permanent Delegate of Australia to UNESCO and to IUCN and ICOMOS seeking their review and comments. In addition, a copy of a letter to the Editor of the Australian ...

The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system. It stretches over 2,300 kilometres along the coast of ...

For years, the Great Barrier Reef has been at risk of being placed on a list of UNESCO World Heritage sites considered "in danger" of losing its status. Last month the global committee ratified a ...

联合国教科文组织 (UNESCO) 在一份决定草案中并未宣布将大堡礁列为“濒危”遗产，澳大利亚政府对这一决定表示欢迎。 环境部长普莉贝丝 (Tanya ...

A Unesco heritage committee on Tuesday stopped short of listing Australia’s Great Barrier Reef as a site that is “in danger” but warned the world’s biggest coral reef ecosystem remained ...

UNESCO has cautioned that the Australian Great Barrier Reef “remains under serious threat,” calling on the country to take immediate action to protect the world's largest coral system.

Recognised as a Unesco World Heritage Site for 40 years, the Great Barrier Reef could soon be officially added to the organisation's list of World Heritage in Danger. This warning underlines the ...

Researchers behind a new study have warned that the Great Barrier Reef has reached catastrophic coral bleaching levels.

In this undated photo, a diver monitors the health of the Great Barrier Reef off the Australian coast. (Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority via AP) CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia on Friday ...

A draft report by UNESCO shows that the Great Barrier Reef is not included in the list of endangered World Heritage sites. Australia's Great Barrier Reef has been included on UNESCO's list of ...

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of two UNESCO World Heritage icons – the Great Barrier Reef and the ancient Daintree Rainforest – Cairns & Great Barrier Reef is a premier destination for ...