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Shark attack: man dies on Great Barrier Reef in far north Queensland

The 39-year-old was reportedly fishing at Kennedy Shoal between Cairns and Townsville when emergency services alerted about midday

The Guardian - AU · May 24

Will surging sea levels kill the Great Barrier Reef? Ancient coral fossils may hold the answer

In the 20th century, global sea level rose faster than at any other time in the past 3,000 years. It’s expected to rise even further by 2100, as human-induced climate change intensifies. In fact, some studies predict a rise of up to 1.6 metres and possibly more due to the…

The Conversation · Jun 2, 2025

Scientists brace for possibility of ‘severe’ damage to Great Barrier Reef from ex-Cyclone Jasper

Modelling shows ‘huge area’ in which waves and flood waters could have destroyed coral colonies

The Guardian - AU · Dec 19, 2023