The Australian government has pledged a large sum of money in an effort to save the dying natural wonder.
A giant sinkhole has provided something of a refuge for the coral during a time of significant decline.
Scientists have conceded that the outlook for the world's largest coral reef is looking increasingly grim.
Scientists have criticized news reports claiming that the world's largest coral reef had 'passed away'.
Scientists have revealed the discovery of a whole new reef structure off the coast of Australia.
The first ever pictures of a fish using a tool have been taken at Australia's Great Barrier Reef.