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Shark attack claims life of 40-yr-old man at Australia's Great Barrier Reef

A 40-year-old man was killed by a shark while fishing with family at Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

While fishing in the Great Barrier Reef seas of Australia with his family, a 40-year-old man was attacked and murdered by a shark(REUTERS/representational)

Published on Dec 29, 2024 05:34 AM IST

AFP |

Scientists detect coral bleaching in Great Barrier Reef's far north

Bleaching is triggered by warmer ocean waters, which cause corals to expel the colourful algae living in their tissues and turn white.

Great Barrier Reef(via REUTERS)

Published on Mar 15, 2024 11:19 AM IST

Reuters |

Australia tourist towns brace for flash floods as Cyclone Jasper tears through

Cyclone Jasper pummels far north regions of Queensland in Australia, home to several tourist resorts along the world-famous Great Barrier Reef

A tropical cyclone was building strength as it rolled towards northeastern Australia on December 13, with authorities warning

Published on Dec 14, 2023 10:34 AM IST

Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Sydney

Australia's Great Barrier Reef off UNESCO danger list but…

Great Barrier Reef: The UN panel, in its latest report, "noted with appreciation" the commitments and initial actions by the Australian government.

A green turtle swims through corals on the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Cairns, Australia.(Reuters)

Updated on Aug 01, 2023 08:32 AM IST

Australia argues against 'endangered' Great Barrier Reef status

Australia Great Barrier Reef: The report recommended shifting the Great Barrier Reef to endangered status.

Australia Great Barrier Reef: A sea turtle swims over corals on Moore Reef in Gunggandji Sea Country off the coast of Queensland.(AP)

Updated on Nov 29, 2022 11:35 AM IST

PTI |

UN panel recommends Great Barrier Reef be put on 'in danger' list

Frequent bleaching events are threatening the reef, including four over the last seven years and the first during a La Nina phenomenon, which typically brings cooler temperatures, this year.

This file photo taken on November 20, 2014 shows an aerial view of the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of the Whitsunday Islands, along the central coast of Queensland.(AFP)

Updated on Nov 29, 2022 10:44 AM IST

Reuters | | Posted by Shubhangi Gupta

Severe marine heatwaves threaten the Great Barrier Reef: Report

The marine heatwaves are affecting fisheries, damaging species and hurting tourism.

Waters off Australia face more frequent and severe marine heatwaves that threaten the Great Barrier Reef, a report said on Monday, as a United Nations team began a visit to evaluate whether the World Heritage site should be listed as

Updated on Mar 21, 2022 09:43 PM IST

Reuters |

UNESCO defers downgrade of Australia's Great Barrier Reef

The Australian government managed to garner enough international support to get the decision postponed till at least next June.

An aerial view of the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of the Whitsunday Islands, along the central coast of Queensland (AFP File Photo).

Published on Jul 25, 2021 03:25 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Karan Manral, New Delhi

Great Barrier Reef downgraded: Other UN World Heritage sites in danger

Australia said on Tuesday that it will fight against plans to downgrade the Great Barrier Reef’s World Heritage status due to climate change.

A couple walk near a canal in Venice, Italy. UNESCO has recommended adding Venice to its endangered heritage list.(Reuters File Photo.)

Published on Jun 23, 2021 07:27 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Explained: Great Barrier Reef downgrading and its impact on Australia

The downgrade recommendation for the Great Barrier Reef prompted environmental groups to take aim at the Australian government's reluctance to take stronger climate action.

An aerial view of the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of the Whitsunday Islands, along the central coast of Queensland.(AFP File Photo)

Published on Jun 23, 2021 07:05 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Unesco recommends Great Barrier Reef be listed 'in danger', irks Australia

The Great Barrier Reef losing its World Heritage Site status list could potentially reduce its attraction to tourists.

Australia said it will fight Unesco recommendation for the Great Barrier Reef to be listed as in danger of losing its World Heritage Site status.(AP)

Published on Jun 22, 2021 03:12 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Kunal Gaurav, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Coral IVF trials in Australia turn successful, offer hope for Great Barrier Reef’s renewal

The Coral IVF trials that started in 2016 on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia not only survived the bleaching events, but they have further started reproducing. This has given researchers the hope that there is still a chance of renewal.

Coral IVF trial offers hope of renewal for Australia’s Great Barrier Reef(Reuters)

Updated on Dec 14, 2020 03:58 PM IST

Sydney | ByReuters| Posted by Nishtha Grover

Australia bushfire threatens township on World Heritage-listed Fraser island

Since it was sparked by an illegal campfire seven weeks ago, the blaze has blackened half the island off Australia’s north eastern coast, which is part of the Great Barrier Reef and famed for a tropical rainforest on sand dunes, and inland lakes.

An aerial view shows bushfires on Fraser Island, Queensland, Australia, in this still image taken from video released on December 2, 2020.(Reuters)

Published on Dec 06, 2020 12:34 PM IST

Queensland | ByReuters| Posted by Mallika Soni

Air India may soon start ‘scenic joy flights’ to bank on wanderlust

Airline officials familiar with the developments told HT that these “scenic joy flights” will be low-flying expeditions that give passengers an aerial tour of famous spots in India

Health experts, however, warned that these flights may be an avoidable risk at a time when cases in India are still rising, and that only essential travel is recommended.(HT Photo)

Updated on Sep 23, 2020 11:38 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAnvit Srivastava

Endangered green turtle colony bigger than estimated, over 64,000 animals waiting to lay eggs

Listed as endangered, many countries have made it illegal to collect or harm green turtles, while nesting grounds are often also protected.

Turtles nest on Raine Island, far North Queensland, Australia.(REUTERS)

Published on Jun 11, 2020 02:26 PM IST

SYDNEY | ByReuters | Posted by: Srimoyee Chowdhury

Shark bites 2 British men on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef

The shark severed one man’s right foot and then circled back and mauled the other’s right calf, Queensland state Ambulance Service spokeswoman Tracey Eastwick reported.

A man snorkels in an area called the

Published on Oct 29, 2019 07:34 PM IST

Canberra, Australia | ByAssociated Press

Steve Irwin, legendary crocodile hunter honoured by Google Doodle on his birth anniversary

Google Doodle 2019: Google today is remembering the legendary Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin with its special slideshow of doodles.

Google doodle remembers Steve Irwin on his birth anniversary today.(Google.com)

Updated on Feb 22, 2019 12:18 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Best destinations in India and around the world you can visit in November

Wondering where to go on holiday in November? Check out five destinations around the world, and in India, you could vacation in: From Australia’s Great Barrier Reef to Lucknow.

Famous of its nawabs, Lucknow has always been popular among Indians for its food and culture. (Shutterstock)

Published on Nov 06, 2018 05:16 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHT Correspondent

Australia unveils robot submarine that kills starfish to protect Great Barrier Reef

Scientists said the robot, named the RangerBot and developed with a grant from Google, would serve as a “robo reef protector” for the Great Barrier Reef.

This undated handout photo from the Great Barrier Reef Foundation shows the new RangerBot in action on the Great Barrier Reef in northern Queensland.(AFP Photo)

Published on Aug 31, 2018 01:14 PM IST

Sydney | ByAgence France-Presse

The Taste with Vir Sanghvi: The 19 travel destinations that should be on your bucket list

In this week’s column, Vir Sanghvi writes about his travel bucket list - places he’s been to and those he’s yet to explore.

Venice is the most special place in the world, according to Vir Sanghvi.(Shutterstock)

Updated on Jul 11, 2018 09:25 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVir Sanghvi, New Delhi

Researchers find ‘catastrophic’ coral die-off on Great Barrier Reef during 2016 heatwave

Coral reefs make up less than one percent of Earth’s marine environment, but are home to an estimated 25 percent of ocean life, acting as nurseries for many species of fish.

An undated handout photo received from ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies on April 19, 2018 shows a mass bleaching event of coral on Australia's Great Barrier Reef.(AFP)

Updated on Apr 19, 2018 10:09 AM IST

AFP, Sydney | ByHT Correspondent

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