#  @greatbarrierreeffoundation Great Barrier Reef Foundation Great Barrier Reef Foundation posts on YouTube about great barrier reef, the great, ocean, planet the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [--] posts still getting attention that total [---] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [---] [#](/creator/youtube::UCqbejMlJDgoq_UQ4BewPe5w/interactions)  - [--] Week [---] -49% - [--] Month [-----] +355% - [--] Months [------] +106% - [--] Year [------] -32% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/youtube::UCqbejMlJDgoq_UQ4BewPe5w/posts_active)  - [--] Months [--] +58% - [--] Year [--] +123% ### Followers: [-----] [#](/creator/youtube::UCqbejMlJDgoq_UQ4BewPe5w/followers)  - [--] Week [-----] no change - [--] Month [-----] +0.90% - [--] Months [-----] +6.70% - [--] Year [-----] +18% ### CreatorRank: [---------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCqbejMlJDgoq_UQ4BewPe5w/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [countries](/list/countries) [finance](/list/finance) **Social topic influence** [great barrier reef](/topic/great-barrier-reef) #50, [the great](/topic/the-great), [ocean](/topic/ocean), [planet](/topic/planet), [scale](/topic/scale), [water](/topic/water), [science](/topic/science), [future](/topic/future), [australia](/topic/australia), [community](/topic/community) **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@edgesofearth_](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Reef (REEF)](/topic/reef) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "What is coral bleaching Have you ever wondered what happens to corals when ocean temperatures rise Our Science Communicator Jane Adcroft explains what healthy corals depend on and how stressors like ocean temperatures cause them to bleach" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ELBrybrYrGo) 2024-01-24T04:51Z [----] followers, 16.9K engagements "New coral restoration technology helping baby corals beat the odds Researchers have developed a new tool that could help millions of baby corals settle across the Great Barrier Reef" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Nq-dHF_818k) 2026-01-28T23:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Coral Spawning 2024: Science and Tourism Unite for Great Barrier Reef Restoration 🌊 All Hands on Deck for the Great Barrier Reef Baby Boom 🌙 Corals are special in their development from infancy to adulthood. For a few days each year when conditions are just right coral reefs bursts into new life in one of the most extraordinary natural phenomena on the planet known as coral spawning. Last night tourism operators and local marine industries in Cairns and Port Douglas joined forces with scientists from the Australian Institute of Marine Science to learn the cutting-edge restoration technique" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MKCPL9BOfBk) 2024-11-22T06:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "How is coral bleaching hurting our Great Barrier Reef The Great Barrier Reef is an irreplaceable ecosystem. Without coral reefs and the wildlife that depends on them our oceans health and our own would be at risk. But it's facing a growing combination of threats most notably rising water temperatures which is causing corals to bleach. Were working to help build the resilience of our Reef so it can better withstand the impacts of climate change into the future. Thumbnail credit: CSIRO George Roff Great Barrier Reef Coral Bleaching Ocean temperatures Rising Great Barrier Reef Coral Bleaching" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UVMxhhIqCAE) 2024-03-08T03:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The Great Barrier Reef in 2025: a year of challenges action and hope. Located off Australias east coast the Great Barrier Reef is the worlds largest coral reef system a UNESCO World Heritage site of immense environmental cultural and economic significance. But this year global science confirmed what we already knew: climate change coral bleaching and pollution are pushing coral reefs to a critical threshold. And yet action is delivering hope. From the green sea turtle being removed from the endangered list to breakthrough coral and seagrass restoration technologies to global advocacy putting" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3kwuABc6bRo) 2025-12-18T01:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "A new robot helping dugongs on the Great Barrier Reef A new underwater technology is giving seagrass meadows and the Reef a chance to recover at scale. Meet Mako an uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) with a purpose-built planting attachment designed specifically for seagrass restoration. Developed by Ulysses the robot can map the seafloor and plant seeds with precision using small robotic drills to place seeds directly into the sediment. What is seagrass used for These underwater forests play a powerful role in keeping the Reef healthy providing food resting and breeding grounds for marine" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=f8iyTVzyR3w) 2026-02-09T03:48Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "A new technology helping baby corals beat the odds Did you know as few as one in a million baby corals survive to adulthood The odds are stacked against them from the very start. So what if we could give coral a helping hand at its most vulnerable stage of life Meet the larval seedbox a new restoration tool designed to release millions of baby corals directly onto damaged reefs across the Great Barrier Reef. Early trials in the Whitsundays during last years spawning season led by CSIRO with support from Southern Cross University are already showing incredible promise with some areas" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EhD2hSEydJU) 2026-01-29T23:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "A lesson in size on the Great Barrier Reef The Great Barrier Reef is iconic because of its beauty its diversity but most importantly its scale. This expansive ecosystem is made up of [----] individual reefs across an area over [----] kilometres (1430 miles) long in an area roughly the size of Italy. Predicting where when and why coral bleaching and other disturbances will be felt on the Reef is incredibly important to guide decisions about its conservation and management" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rK6-QbgowGs) 2024-04-23T00:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "On the Front Line with the Great Barrier Reef's vital volunteers Were celebrating the thousands of volunteers giving their time energy and skills to care for our Great Barrier Reef. Right now were seeing another widespread bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef highlighting that this decade is the pivotal time to shape a better future for the Reef and its communities. Every day community members and organisations across Queensland are demonstrating their commitment and contributions to this cause often powered by community volunteers" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1YHOM_Dw030) 2024-05-17T00:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "How do you ultrasound a manta ray For the first time in Australian waters researchers have used ultrasound to get a glimpse inside manta rays in the wild on the Great Barrier Reef. SCUBA clad technicians stealthily approach the free-swimming manta rays from behind with their ultrasound equipment and glide along above them to conduct the procedure. Holding pace with the manta ray the technician points the ultrasound device at the body of the unassuming animal to take the scan. The whole procedure is over in [--] seconds or less and doesnt interfere with the manta ray which happily continues on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4ZxP_qqxCps) 2025-10-08T02:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The economic social and icon value of the Great Barrier Reef Need a reason to save the Great Barrier Reef Weve found [--] billion of them. As the planets largest living structure and one of the worlds most complex and diverse natural ecosystems the Great Barrier Reef is justifiably considered both priceless and irreplaceable. But what is it worth" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=C_64F49X5cU) 2017-06-25T14:15Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "The Great Barrier Reef is a home Dubbed the rainforests of the sea coral reefs are thriving communities made up of thousands of diverse species each with an important role in maintaining ocean health. Globally coral reefs are home to 25% of all marine life. If we lose coral reefs it will have a domino effect on the entire ocean ecosystem" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=F7bET72UWbo) 2024-04-15T01:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Garnier and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation working together to help the Reef LOral Groupe's leading natural mass-market beauty brand Garnier and globally recognised environmental charity the Great Barrier Reef Foundation (GBRF) have today announced a multi-year partnership to support the survival of the worlds largest coral reef system Australias Great Barrier Reef. The partnership with the Foundation will see Garnier help to restore damaged areas of the Great Barrier Reef through coral planting. Specifically Garnier will help the Foundation plant a coral on the Great Barrier Reef with the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=H6Ku2T0-20U) 2023-09-27T01:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Great Barrier Reef makes global headlines News of a mass bleaching event on our Great Barrier Reef has made global headlines. Join the conversation visit barrierreef.org and help us turn words into action. #globalnews #greatbarrierreeffoundation #coralbleaching" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VPKLqLxdU4c) 2024-04-12T04:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Hope creating action for our Reef Were fighting for the future of our reefs. 🌏🪸 Coral reefs are the lifeblood of the ocean and theyre in crisis. But we have a plan. One built on innovation science and community. From heat-tolerant baby corals to community-run micro-nurseries were scaling restoration like never before because the reefs havent given up and neither will we. 💡 Watch our TED Talk to see how hope is being turned into action and how you can be part of the solution" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VUTUQ_K9f70) 2025-06-05T03:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Caring for our waterways to help the Great Barrier Reef Mangroves and salt marsh often grow in areas along the coastline and they're a key buffer zone between the coast and the developed areas. Without that buffer zone the coast can experience huge amounts of erosion and damage. To help address this Cairns and Far North Environment Centre (CAFNEC) and Earthwatch teamed up with local partners to build a network for tidal wetland monitoring and action through partnerships with Traditional Owners community groups education centres and Wet Tropics Waterways" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XxAzB7ubihc) 2024-05-07T03:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Great Barrier Reef Foundation Year in Review for [----] While climate change remains the number one threat to coral reefs and oceans this year has reminded us that these incredible ecosystems are our greatest allies in the fight against it. We know that the only way we can create a better future for coral reefs is by working together. Thank you for your ongoing contributions which are so vital to all we do. We hope you will join us in celebrating our shared achievements of [----] in this short video" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZgxnrlUhPoU) 2023-12-20T06:31Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Innovative project protecting global reefs Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. By taking the worlds pioneering reef restoration science and partnering with local governments and communities we can turn the tide on coral reef decline. In a world first the Great Barrier Reef Foundation established the Resilient Reefs Initiative. This bold partnership allows us to work with global Reef managers and front-line communities to co-design tailor-made solutions that improve climate resilience. We partner with local organisations to implement these solutions with the support of a global" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_sxUX44LBPI) 2023-10-10T01:49Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Great Barrier Reef Foundation [----] Impact Video [----] was a tough year for the Great Barrier Reef. We witnessed the worst summer on record marked by cyclones flooding and mass coral bleaching. But against a backdrop of these devastating impacts we also witnessed a groundswell of action. With our partners donors and supporters we're breaking through scientific and engineering barriers and pioneering solutions for Reef resilience. Together we're implementing these solutions at an unprecedented scale and pace. This is something to celebrate and we hope you enjoy reflecting on the shared" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iQuwYPnYonE) 2024-12-19T05:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Lightning on the Reef Bet you've never seen lightning like this. ⚡👀" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=k8x2YdYVCr4) 2024-06-25T05:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Mighty Mangroves The Front Line Episode #1 The Great Barrier Reef Australia We joined our partners at Earthwatch in Gladstone on one of their TeachLive expeditions. Over the course of the weekend they brought together teachers and community leaders from around the Great Barrier Reef. Jock Mackenzie and his team took the group out into the mangroves. Together they came up with actions that will protect mangroves and saltmarsh habitats into the future so generations to come will continue to benefit from the vital ecosystem services these habitats provide. Credit: Ben & Di" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kjZRKzMiCOU) 2023-10-22T23:23Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "British & Irish Lions and Wallabies unite for an important cause The second test between the British & Irish Lions and Australian Wallabies is over but the game isnt over. 🌱 This National Tree Day were celebrating a legacy that will continue to grow. Together with our hosts from Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort players from both sides put rivalry aside to plant native trees. This supports one of the largest island restoration efforts in the southern hemisphere" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kpVS2-aTnS0) 2025-07-28T01:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "A game-changer for coral reefs What if restoring just 3% of coral reefs could protect 50% of the entire ecosystem Our TED talk is live Watch Theresa Fyffe our Executive Director of Impact deliver a powerful call to action for the future of coral reefs and the communities that depend on them. With breakthrough technologies local leadership and a bold plan to restore reefs at scale we have a lifeline. 🎥 Watch the full TED Talk now on our website and join us in this fight. Its not game over. Its game on: https://www.barrierreef.org/news/news/three-game-changers-for-coral-reefs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lRLbR-vBE6Y) 2025-06-03T23:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Planting corals to restore the Great Barrier Reef Each year when conditions are just right Australias largest living icon bursts into new life in one of the most extraordinary natural phenomena on the planet: coral spawning. This once-a-year event is an exciting and busy time for Reef scientists providing them with an opportunity to fast-track world-leading restoration efforts in just a few days. We're thrilled to continue our partnership with GARNIER CLUB for this year's spawning season. Their goal: to support the planting of [------] baby corals on our Reef. Throughout October Garnier" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qKE3cR0Pnm0) 2024-10-11T01:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The corals are spawning It was an underwater snowstorm on the Great Barrier Reef this week. 🫧🪸🫧 Coral spawning gifts new life to our Reef releasing enough eggs and sperm into the water to produce trillions of baby corals. This footage was captured on the Whitsundays the moment these tiny bundles exploded into the water. This amazing natural phenomenon represents a critical window for us each year to scale up restoration efforts. While the majority of us slept last night tourism operators researchers Traditional Owners and marine scientists were out on the water making the most of the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2r233owiqgM) 2025-11-11T23:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Uniting to protect the Great Barrier Reef 🪸🏉 The British & Irish Lions and Rugby Australia announce Great Barrier Reef Foundation as Global Charity Partner. This partnership with the Lions the Wallabies and Rugby Australia offers a vital platform to raise awareness and funds for the conservation of the Great Barrier Reef one of the most iconic ecosystems on the planet. Home to more than [----] species of fish dolphins whales dugongs and six of the worlds seven species of marine turtlesAustralias Great Barrier Reef is the largest living structure on Earth and a natural wonder of the world." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4syy_7W5zzI) 2024-11-26T06:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "What is coral spawning ach year when conditions are just right Australias largest living icon bursts into new life in one of the greatest shows on the planet. In a coral's natural reproductive process known as coral spawning they release eggs and sperm into the water which rise to the ocean surface fertilise with other gametes and create coral babies. Why do we love spawning It's an exciting and busy time for Reef researchers tourism operators Traditional Owners and volunteers to scale up restoration efforts in a narrow window of time" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7VhaGyvb9cI) 2025-11-14T06:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Coral restoration is critical for the Reef's future The annual coral spawning event triggered by the full moon and seasonal warming of the ocean sees the Great Barrier Reefs magnificent corals burst into life in an underwater snowstorm by releasing trillions of eggs and sperm bundles into the water in a mass breeding phenomenon. This natural spectacle is not just magical to witness it's vital for the Reef's recovery. It marks one of the only times throughout the year that we can test new coral restoration solutions at scale" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7xDWVmCD4zo) 2025-12-03T05:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Greatest Show This week's full moon has signalled the countdown. ✨ The Reef is getting ready. Each year when conditions are just right Australias largest living icon bursts into new life in one of the greatest shows on the planet. This natural reproductive process known as coral spawning is an exciting and busy time of year for Reef scientists as spawning provides them with an extraordinarily narrow window for reef research and restoration efforts. Learn more about this natural phenomena: www.barrierreef.org/the-reef/coral-spawning" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Am9U-OspbBI) 2025-11-07T01:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Why is coral spawning important Coral spawning is the largest synchronised reproductive event on the planet. This annual burst of life does more than create a spectacular natural event it fuels the future of our coral reefs. For researchers spawning is the foundation of recovery and resilience. It opens an extraordinarily narrow window to collect vital data accelerate restoration efforts and support the next generation of corals" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ar9hAIbVdhw) 2025-11-18T23:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Technology to protect baby corals Were thrilled to share that millions of coral babies - born from the precious spawn collected during the Great Barrier Reefs annual coral spawning event - have now been released in the Cairns and Port Douglas region. Using the innovative Coral IV technique scientists partnered with tourism operators and local marine industries to gather and nurture the spawn in specially designed floating larval pools. After developing into coral babies these tiny coral recruits were carefully released in coral cradles devices that can safely house newly planted corals on the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Fl_PbDGsrL4) 2025-02-16T23:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Youth of today protecting our Reef for tomorrow Little legends in Australia are raising funds for the Reef. Thank you so much to the Milton State School community for their tremendous support at a colourful messy afternoon of fun. We are so proud to be a Go Green partner with Australian Fundraising giving school kids the unique and powerful opportunity to plant coral with every $20 they raise for their school. So far schools around Australia have helped to plant an incredible [-----] baby corals on the Reef through the Run4Fun program. Our Reef will be in safe hands if these little legends have" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Gi-zlS88zRE) 2023-09-05T05:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "British & Irish Lions and Wallabies join the fight to protect the Great Barrier Reef As part of their [----] Tour of Australia the British & Irish Lions and the Wallabies have united off the field to protect the Great Barrier Reef. In partnership with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation these rugby rivals are championing a legacy of restoration resilience and hope for our natural wonder" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=H386KQZojEQ) 2025-07-30T23:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Meet the reefs #hardest contender: the Parrotfish 🐠 With teeth tougher than gold these underwater champions chomp coral at [--] bites per minute. Their relentless munching isnt just impressiveits vital. By processing over a ton of reef yearly parrotfish clear space for new coral and produce sand keeping our ocean ecosystems thriving. Gold Parrotfish harder better faster stronger contender underwater champions swimming athletes ocean ecosystem fish top Great Barrier Reef Gold Parrotfish harder better faster stronger contender underwater champions swimming athletes ocean ecosystem fish top Great" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QwfS8ao9Dz8) 2024-08-01T00:57Z [----] followers, 30.2K engagements "Inside the first Resilient Reefs Pasifika Accelerator Workshop In its first workshop the Resilient Reefs Pasifika Accelerator Program is already empowering local leaders accelerating reef resilience and safeguarding Pacific communities. Resilience coral reefs Pacific Nations Oceania conservation action climate change local community leadership front line Resilience coral reefs Pacific Nations Oceania conservation action climate change local community leadership front line" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TNZYf4a7r7A) 2025-11-27T22:24Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "What is coral spawning Each year when conditions are just right Australias largest living icon bursts into new life in one of the most extraordinary natural phenomena on the planet: coral spawning. During this annual event corals simultaneously release millions of tiny egg and sperm bundles into the water in a simultaneous reproductive event. Each bundle must find another bundle from the same species to fertilise. By spawning on mass corals increase the likelihood of finding and fertilising a matching bundle. Through research and development we're looking to harness this natural reproductive" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=auqf7GI7buE) 2025-11-13T04:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Hope is alive on the Reef Each year when conditions are just right Australias largest living icon bursts into new life in one of the greatest shows on the planet: coral spawning. So what is coral spawning and why is coral spawning important Hope Is Alive on the Reef is a special webinar celebrating coral spawning season the magical moment that fuels our restoration work and inspires hope for the Reefs future. Hosted by Sarah Ireland the Great Barrier Reef Foundations Chief of Communications and Growth this webinar takes you behind the scenes of world-leading coral restoration research in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gVXJfUywuZ0) 2025-11-14T05:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "How much is the Great Barrier Reef worth The Great Barrier Reef has a total value of $95 billion. A new Deloitte report warns this national icon backed by [--] per cent of Australians as too precious to lose will not endure without urgent action. The Reef: 📈 makes $9 billion annually for Australia. ⛵ provides [-----] full-time jobs. 🤝 is the equivalent of Australias fifth-largest employer. And with urgent climate action and large-scale investment in resilience the Reef could unlock a further $124 billion in opportunity over the next [--] years. Curious about whats at stake Visit" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hKf90PVfRuw) 2025-10-28T01:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Why is the Great Barrier Reef important Why is the Great Barrier Reef important We're glad you asked. The Great Barrier Reef is one of the best-known well-managed and most complex natural ecosystems on Earth. Its beauty and complexity comes from the staggering biodiversity of life that exists within its waters. Its ecological health doesnt just matter here in Australia it plays a critical role in maintaining the balance of our oceans globally" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iVhcJxe-duk) 2025-06-06T02:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The passionate community protecting Magnetic Island Meet the residents of a Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area Island who are working together to protect natural and cultural values and lead the way as a sustainable island community. Just a short 8km ferry ride from Townsville is Magnetic Island known as Yunbenun by the Traditional Owners of the island the Wulgurukaba People. With a growing population of [----] residents this passionate island community are working to protect their ecological and cultural features. Magnetic Island Great Barrier Reef Community Island Hope Action plan" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mHwS5jXuefw) 2024-10-16T07:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The next generation inspiring change for our Great Barrier Reef Have you ever thought about how we could protect the Great Barrier Reef for our future generations to come The Front Line takes us into far north Queensland to share a story of hope that proves when our young leaders take charge amazing things can happen" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vJHSuWQbtCs) 2023-12-05T01:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "A goal of [------] baby corals to help restore the Reef Were proud to be partnering with Garnier for the third year running to help restore our treasured Great Barrier Reef. During the [----] and [----] coral spawning seasons Garnier supported the dispersal of over [---] million baby corals through a technique called Coral IVF. Together were aiming to disperse an additional [------] baby corals onto damaged reefs. How can you help us achieve this goal For every Garnier product purchased at Coles Group (in-store or online) between now and [--] November [----] well #PlantACoral* *For each GARNIER CLUB product" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zutK_iNCycg) 2025-10-13T02:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Robot for the Reef A new underwater technology is giving seagrass meadows and the Reef a chance to recover at scale. Meet Mako an uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) developed by Ulysses that uses a small robotic drill to place seeds directly into the sediment. What is seagrass used for These underwater forests play a powerful role in keeping the Reef healthy providing food resting and breeding grounds for marine life like dugongs and sea turtles absorbing and storing vast amounts of carbon improving water quality and stabilising sediments" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QxZGmP1bQr8) 2026-02-10T00:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "A new robot helping dugongs on the Great Barrier Reef A new underwater technology is giving seagrass meadows and the Reef a chance to recover at scale. Meet Mako an uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) with a purpose-built planting attachment designed specifically for seagrass restoration. Developed by Ulysses the robot can map the seafloor and plant seeds with precision using small robotic drills to place seeds directly into the sediment. What is seagrass used for These underwater forests play a powerful role in keeping the Reef healthy providing food resting and breeding grounds for marine" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=f8iyTVzyR3w) 2026-02-09T03:48Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "A new technology helping baby corals beat the odds Did you know as few as one in a million baby corals survive to adulthood The odds are stacked against them from the very start. So what if we could give coral a helping hand at its most vulnerable stage of life Meet the larval seedbox a new restoration tool designed to release millions of baby corals directly onto damaged reefs across the Great Barrier Reef. Early trials in the Whitsundays during last years spawning season led by CSIRO with support from Southern Cross University are already showing incredible promise with some areas" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EhD2hSEydJU) 2026-01-29T23:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "New coral restoration technology helping baby corals beat the odds Researchers have developed a new tool that could help millions of baby corals settle across the Great Barrier Reef" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Nq-dHF_818k) 2026-01-28T23:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "The Great Barrier Reef in 2025: a year of challenges action and hope. Located off Australias east coast the Great Barrier Reef is the worlds largest coral reef system a UNESCO World Heritage site of immense environmental cultural and economic significance. But this year global science confirmed what we already knew: climate change coral bleaching and pollution are pushing coral reefs to a critical threshold. And yet action is delivering hope. From the green sea turtle being removed from the endangered list to breakthrough coral and seagrass restoration technologies to global advocacy putting" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3kwuABc6bRo) 2025-12-18T01:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Coral restoration is critical for the Reef's future The annual coral spawning event triggered by the full moon and seasonal warming of the ocean sees the Great Barrier Reefs magnificent corals burst into life in an underwater snowstorm by releasing trillions of eggs and sperm bundles into the water in a mass breeding phenomenon. This natural spectacle is not just magical to witness it's vital for the Reef's recovery. It marks one of the only times throughout the year that we can test new coral restoration solutions at scale" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7xDWVmCD4zo) 2025-12-03T05:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Inside the first Resilient Reefs Pasifika Accelerator Workshop In its first workshop the Resilient Reefs Pasifika Accelerator Program is already empowering local leaders accelerating reef resilience and safeguarding Pacific communities. Resilience coral reefs Pacific Nations Oceania conservation action climate change local community leadership front line Resilience coral reefs Pacific Nations Oceania conservation action climate change local community leadership front line" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TNZYf4a7r7A) 2025-11-27T22:24Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Why is coral spawning important Coral spawning is the largest synchronised reproductive event on the planet. This annual burst of life does more than create a spectacular natural event it fuels the future of our coral reefs. For researchers spawning is the foundation of recovery and resilience. It opens an extraordinarily narrow window to collect vital data accelerate restoration efforts and support the next generation of corals" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ar9hAIbVdhw) 2025-11-18T23:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "What is coral spawning ach year when conditions are just right Australias largest living icon bursts into new life in one of the greatest shows on the planet. In a coral's natural reproductive process known as coral spawning they release eggs and sperm into the water which rise to the ocean surface fertilise with other gametes and create coral babies. Why do we love spawning It's an exciting and busy time for Reef researchers tourism operators Traditional Owners and volunteers to scale up restoration efforts in a narrow window of time" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7VhaGyvb9cI) 2025-11-14T06:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Hope is alive on the Reef Each year when conditions are just right Australias largest living icon bursts into new life in one of the greatest shows on the planet: coral spawning. So what is coral spawning and why is coral spawning important Hope Is Alive on the Reef is a special webinar celebrating coral spawning season the magical moment that fuels our restoration work and inspires hope for the Reefs future. Hosted by Sarah Ireland the Great Barrier Reef Foundations Chief of Communications and Growth this webinar takes you behind the scenes of world-leading coral restoration research in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gVXJfUywuZ0) 2025-11-14T05:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "What is coral spawning Each year when conditions are just right Australias largest living icon bursts into new life in one of the most extraordinary natural phenomena on the planet: coral spawning. During this annual event corals simultaneously release millions of tiny egg and sperm bundles into the water in a simultaneous reproductive event. Each bundle must find another bundle from the same species to fertilise. By spawning on mass corals increase the likelihood of finding and fertilising a matching bundle. Through research and development we're looking to harness this natural reproductive" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=auqf7GI7buE) 2025-11-13T04:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The corals are spawning It was an underwater snowstorm on the Great Barrier Reef this week. 🫧🪸🫧 Coral spawning gifts new life to our Reef releasing enough eggs and sperm into the water to produce trillions of baby corals. This footage was captured on the Whitsundays the moment these tiny bundles exploded into the water. This amazing natural phenomenon represents a critical window for us each year to scale up restoration efforts. While the majority of us slept last night tourism operators researchers Traditional Owners and marine scientists were out on the water making the most of the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2r233owiqgM) 2025-11-11T23:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "The Greatest Show This week's full moon has signalled the countdown. ✨ The Reef is getting ready. Each year when conditions are just right Australias largest living icon bursts into new life in one of the greatest shows on the planet. This natural reproductive process known as coral spawning is an exciting and busy time of year for Reef scientists as spawning provides them with an extraordinarily narrow window for reef research and restoration efforts. Learn more about this natural phenomena: www.barrierreef.org/the-reef/coral-spawning" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Am9U-OspbBI) 2025-11-07T01:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "How much is the Great Barrier Reef worth The Great Barrier Reef has a total value of $95 billion. A new Deloitte report warns this national icon backed by [--] per cent of Australians as too precious to lose will not endure without urgent action. The Reef: 📈 makes $9 billion annually for Australia. ⛵ provides [-----] full-time jobs. 🤝 is the equivalent of Australias fifth-largest employer. And with urgent climate action and large-scale investment in resilience the Reef could unlock a further $124 billion in opportunity over the next [--] years. Curious about whats at stake Visit" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hKf90PVfRuw) 2025-10-28T01:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "A goal of [------] baby corals to help restore the Reef Were proud to be partnering with Garnier for the third year running to help restore our treasured Great Barrier Reef. During the [----] and [----] coral spawning seasons Garnier supported the dispersal of over [---] million baby corals through a technique called Coral IVF. Together were aiming to disperse an additional [------] baby corals onto damaged reefs. How can you help us achieve this goal For every Garnier product purchased at Coles Group (in-store or online) between now and [--] November [----] well #PlantACoral* *For each GARNIER CLUB product" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zutK_iNCycg) 2025-10-13T02:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "How do you ultrasound a manta ray For the first time in Australian waters researchers have used ultrasound to get a glimpse inside manta rays in the wild on the Great Barrier Reef. SCUBA clad technicians stealthily approach the free-swimming manta rays from behind with their ultrasound equipment and glide along above them to conduct the procedure. Holding pace with the manta ray the technician points the ultrasound device at the body of the unassuming animal to take the scan. The whole procedure is over in [--] seconds or less and doesnt interfere with the manta ray which happily continues on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4ZxP_qqxCps) 2025-10-08T02:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "British & Irish Lions and Wallabies join the fight to protect the Great Barrier Reef As part of their [----] Tour of Australia the British & Irish Lions and the Wallabies have united off the field to protect the Great Barrier Reef. In partnership with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation these rugby rivals are championing a legacy of restoration resilience and hope for our natural wonder" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=H386KQZojEQ) 2025-07-30T23:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "British & Irish Lions and Wallabies unite for an important cause The second test between the British & Irish Lions and Australian Wallabies is over but the game isnt over. 🌱 This National Tree Day were celebrating a legacy that will continue to grow. Together with our hosts from Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort players from both sides put rivalry aside to plant native trees. This supports one of the largest island restoration efforts in the southern hemisphere" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kpVS2-aTnS0) 2025-07-28T01:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Why is the Great Barrier Reef important Why is the Great Barrier Reef important We're glad you asked. The Great Barrier Reef is one of the best-known well-managed and most complex natural ecosystems on Earth. Its beauty and complexity comes from the staggering biodiversity of life that exists within its waters. Its ecological health doesnt just matter here in Australia it plays a critical role in maintaining the balance of our oceans globally" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iVhcJxe-duk) 2025-06-06T02:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Hope creating action for our Reef Were fighting for the future of our reefs. 🌏🪸 Coral reefs are the lifeblood of the ocean and theyre in crisis. But we have a plan. One built on innovation science and community. From heat-tolerant baby corals to community-run micro-nurseries were scaling restoration like never before because the reefs havent given up and neither will we. 💡 Watch our TED Talk to see how hope is being turned into action and how you can be part of the solution" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VUTUQ_K9f70) 2025-06-05T03:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "A game-changer for coral reefs What if restoring just 3% of coral reefs could protect 50% of the entire ecosystem Our TED talk is live Watch Theresa Fyffe our Executive Director of Impact deliver a powerful call to action for the future of coral reefs and the communities that depend on them. With breakthrough technologies local leadership and a bold plan to restore reefs at scale we have a lifeline. 🎥 Watch the full TED Talk now on our website and join us in this fight. Its not game over. Its game on: https://www.barrierreef.org/news/news/three-game-changers-for-coral-reefs" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lRLbR-vBE6Y) 2025-06-03T23:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Technology to protect baby corals Were thrilled to share that millions of coral babies - born from the precious spawn collected during the Great Barrier Reefs annual coral spawning event - have now been released in the Cairns and Port Douglas region. Using the innovative Coral IV technique scientists partnered with tourism operators and local marine industries to gather and nurture the spawn in specially designed floating larval pools. After developing into coral babies these tiny coral recruits were carefully released in coral cradles devices that can safely house newly planted corals on the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Fl_PbDGsrL4) 2025-02-16T23:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Uniting science and tourism to help protect the Reef The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most complex ecosystems on the planet it is also one of the most vulnerable. This underwater city home to thousands of species of marine life faces an uncertain future as rising temperatures and extreme weather events threaten its delicate balance. In response to these threats the Coral Nurture Program is on the front line combining cutting-edge research with practical conservation techniques to bolster the resilience of these vital ecosystems at a local scale. This program unites scientists from the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Qg1EtsVGqs4) 2025-01-21T01:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Great Barrier Reef Foundation [----] Impact Video [----] was a tough year for the Great Barrier Reef. We witnessed the worst summer on record marked by cyclones flooding and mass coral bleaching. But against a backdrop of these devastating impacts we also witnessed a groundswell of action. With our partners donors and supporters we're breaking through scientific and engineering barriers and pioneering solutions for Reef resilience. Together we're implementing these solutions at an unprecedented scale and pace. This is something to celebrate and we hope you enjoy reflecting on the shared" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iQuwYPnYonE) 2024-12-19T05:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Uniting to protect the Great Barrier Reef 🪸🏉 The British & Irish Lions and Rugby Australia announce Great Barrier Reef Foundation as Global Charity Partner. This partnership with the Lions the Wallabies and Rugby Australia offers a vital platform to raise awareness and funds for the conservation of the Great Barrier Reef one of the most iconic ecosystems on the planet. Home to more than [----] species of fish dolphins whales dugongs and six of the worlds seven species of marine turtlesAustralias Great Barrier Reef is the largest living structure on Earth and a natural wonder of the world." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4syy_7W5zzI) 2024-11-26T06:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Coral Spawning 2024: Science and Tourism Unite for Great Barrier Reef Restoration 🌊 All Hands on Deck for the Great Barrier Reef Baby Boom 🌙 Corals are special in their development from infancy to adulthood. For a few days each year when conditions are just right coral reefs bursts into new life in one of the most extraordinary natural phenomena on the planet known as coral spawning. Last night tourism operators and local marine industries in Cairns and Port Douglas joined forces with scientists from the Australian Institute of Marine Science to learn the cutting-edge restoration technique" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MKCPL9BOfBk) 2024-11-22T06:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Coral Spawning [----] It was an underwater snowstorm on the Great Barrier Reef overnight. Coral spawning gifts new life to our Reef releasing enough eggs and sperm into the water to produce trillions of baby corals. Calypso Productions were out at Moore Reef off Cairns to capture the moment these tiny balls exploded into the water. This amazing natural phenomenon represents a critical window for us each year to scale up restoration efforts and regenerate corals that have been lost to warming ocean temperatures. While the majority of us slept last night tourism operators researchers Traditional" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=j_AE47N_EDo) 2024-11-21T23:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "What is Coral IVF Coral IVF is a world-leading technique to grow baby corals and use them to restore damaged coral reefs. Our researchers capture coral eggs and sperm called spawn from healthy reefs and rear millions of baby corals in specially-designed floating pools on the Reef and in tanks. Researchers use these pools to encourage a higher rate of fertilisation and when they are mature enough they are delivered to damaged reefs where they can attach and grow. Great Barrier Reef Coral Restoration Recover Repaid Damaged reefs corals coral IVF IVF floating pools larvae baby corals technique" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rVQq7uLZKYs) 2024-11-04T03:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "What does coral spawning look like Its almost that wonderful time of year 🪸🫧 Each year when conditions are just right Australias largest living icon bursts into new life in one of the most extraordinary natural phenomena on the planet: coral spawning. This once-a-year event is an exciting and busy time for Reef scientists providing them with an opportunity to fast-track world-leading restoration efforts in just a few days. Coral Spawning restoration conservation microscope coral baby coral ivf reefs Great Barrier Reef Weird Science Nature Animals Coral Spawning restoration conservation" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sOrZjU_gdc8) 2024-10-23T06:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Top [--] facts about jellyfish Did you know jellyfish can see 🤯👀 Weve put together our top [--] facts about jellyfish that you may not know. The last one is our favourite. #funfactfriday #microlearning #reeftrivia #ourblueplanet #lovethereef jellyfish box jellyfish top [--] reef coral trivia micro learning education five facts ocean stingers venom jellyfish box jellyfish top [--] reef coral trivia micro learning education five facts ocean stingers venom" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cJWO2nmdsEw) 2024-10-18T07:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "The passionate community protecting Magnetic Island Meet the residents of a Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area Island who are working together to protect natural and cultural values and lead the way as a sustainable island community. Just a short 8km ferry ride from Townsville is Magnetic Island known as Yunbenun by the Traditional Owners of the island the Wulgurukaba People. With a growing population of [----] residents this passionate island community are working to protect their ecological and cultural features. Magnetic Island Great Barrier Reef Community Island Hope Action plan" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mHwS5jXuefw) 2024-10-16T07:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Planting corals to restore the Great Barrier Reef Each year when conditions are just right Australias largest living icon bursts into new life in one of the most extraordinary natural phenomena on the planet: coral spawning. This once-a-year event is an exciting and busy time for Reef scientists providing them with an opportunity to fast-track world-leading restoration efforts in just a few days. We're thrilled to continue our partnership with GARNIER CLUB for this year's spawning season. Their goal: to support the planting of [------] baby corals on our Reef. Throughout October Garnier" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qKE3cR0Pnm0) 2024-10-11T01:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Peculiar Parrotfish The peculiar habits of parrotfish 🐠 After a long day chomping through rocks and corals for tasty algae parrotfish have a unique way of settling in at night. Each evening they craft a sleeping bag or cocoon made from mucus. 🫧 It not only keeps them safe from bed bugs like parasites that can attach to a sleeping fish but it may also mask their smell from night-time predators like moray eels and sharks. Great Barrier Reef Foundation Parrotfish Biodiversity underwater life sleeping bag tactics prey predator chomping fish coral reefs sleeping habits night Great Barrier Reef" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=c-B9hjr4tAk) 2024-10-08T05:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Young leaders on the Capricorn Coast front line The Capricorn Coast at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef is celebrated for its beautiful beaches and the Keppel Islands making it a hotspot for tourists and Reef enthusiasts. It is also home for locals who are deeply committed to conserving their environment and fostering skills that empower the next generation of environmental stewards. In our latest episode of the Front Line discover two dynamic community projects in the Capricorn Coast region where young leaders are taking charge to shape a better future for the Great Barrier Reef:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8DzUzWS8Y8Q) 2024-09-19T01:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Meet the reefs #hardest contender: the Parrotfish 🐠 With teeth tougher than gold these underwater champions chomp coral at [--] bites per minute. Their relentless munching isnt just impressiveits vital. By processing over a ton of reef yearly parrotfish clear space for new coral and produce sand keeping our ocean ecosystems thriving. Gold Parrotfish harder better faster stronger contender underwater champions swimming athletes ocean ecosystem fish top Great Barrier Reef Gold Parrotfish harder better faster stronger contender underwater champions swimming athletes ocean ecosystem fish top Great" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QwfS8ao9Dz8) 2024-08-01T00:57Z [----] followers, 30.2K engagements "Humpback Whales are the ultimate marathon champions 🐋🏆 Meet the ultimate #marathon #champions: humpback whales 🐋 These gentle giants swim a mind-blowing 6500+ km one way from Antarctica to the Great Barrier Reef every year. Talk about #traininggoals Humpback whale marathon champion open water swim training goals antarctica Hervey bay whale watching superstars ocean athlete Great Barrier Reef Queensland Tropical waters Humpback whale marathon champion open water swim training goals antarctica Hervey bay whale watching superstars ocean athlete Great Barrier Reef Queensland Tropical waters" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=llb2y39Eosg) 2024-07-31T06:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Leading. Inspiring. Healing. Leading. Inspiring. Healing. showcases how Traditional Owners all across the Great Barrier Reef and its Catchments are delivering on their aspirations for land and sea Country and creating better outcomes for their communities. While Heart Of The Reef A Call For Healing was a call-to-action Leading. Inspiring. Healing. demonstrates the impacts of Traditional Owner-led projects on the Reef through Great Barrier Reef Foundation grant programs. It shines a spotlight on the transformational work happening right now to slow the impacts of climate change and benefit" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=f5nu8b-pcQY) 2024-07-31T00:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "If animals could talk - wetland edition 🌊🌳 Shoutout to the true unsung heroes of the ocean. Mangroves are storm shields against destructive winds and waves carbon-sequestering powerhouses helping combat climate change battle coastal erosion purify water and home to a whole community of creatures - great and small. mangrove wetland birds shorebirds turtle animals talk crocodile crab fish army soldier ibis funny humour viral audio mangrove wetland birds shorebirds turtle animals talk crocodile crab fish army soldier ibis funny humour viral audio" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PC38MV5L1d0) 2024-07-29T00:18Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Movie Emoji Quiz - Ocean edition Do you want to play a game See if you can guess all [--] ocean movie titles ☝ 🍿🎬🌊🪸🐠🦈🐋 Also how amazing is the pufferfish emoji 🐡 #worldemojiday #movietitles #playagame quiz ocean movie game emoji world emoji day world day guess challenge top [--] quiz ocean movie game emoji world emoji day world day guess challenge top 7" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qw94eBuY72E) 2024-07-17T04:15Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Great [--] sharks we love 💙🦈 Its #sharkweek an opportunity for us to celebrate the awe-inspiring beauty and incredible diversity of sharks. From the gentle giants to the sleek and powerful predators their presence shapes the delicate balance of life beneath the waves. Check out the great [--] #shark species that have captured our hearts 💙🦈 shark sharks shark week ocean animals underwater great white hammerhead epaulette wobbegong tiger shark whale shark shark sharks shark week ocean animals underwater great white hammerhead epaulette wobbegong tiger shark whale shark" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Dq5ilnzzbOw) 2024-07-05T05:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Lightning on the Reef Bet you've never seen lightning like this. ⚡👀" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=k8x2YdYVCr4) 2024-06-25T05:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "On the Front Line with the Great Barrier Reef's vital volunteers Were celebrating the thousands of volunteers giving their time energy and skills to care for our Great Barrier Reef. Right now were seeing another widespread bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef highlighting that this decade is the pivotal time to shape a better future for the Reef and its communities. Every day community members and organisations across Queensland are demonstrating their commitment and contributions to this cause often powered by community volunteers" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1YHOM_Dw030) 2024-05-17T00:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Caring for our waterways to help the Great Barrier Reef Mangroves and salt marsh often grow in areas along the coastline and they're a key buffer zone between the coast and the developed areas. Without that buffer zone the coast can experience huge amounts of erosion and damage. To help address this Cairns and Far North Environment Centre (CAFNEC) and Earthwatch teamed up with local partners to build a network for tidal wetland monitoring and action through partnerships with Traditional Owners community groups education centres and Wet Tropics Waterways" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XxAzB7ubihc) 2024-05-07T03:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Underwater creatures caught on film. Caught on camera 🎥 Sneak a peek at the marine life lured in for a cameo by baited remote underwater video stations (BRUVS) across the length and breadth of the Reef. These BRUVS were deployed in partnership with the Australian Institute of Marine Science and other project collaborators and were proud to share the recent success of this dedicated fish monitoring program. 🎥: Australian Institute of Marine Science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CWQ9gLpPlaI) 2024-05-02T04:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Finding Nemo friends: where are they now Keep your friends close and your anemones closer. 🪸🐠 Over twenty years ago Finding Nemo screened in Australian cinemas for the first time and we're celebrating with a tribute to the famous clown fish his dad and their friends" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dB-gx6Ei0SQ) 2024-04-30T01:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "How do corals grow They might look like plants growing on the ocean floor but corals are actually a type of marine animal with a fascinating lifecycle. Most types of corals only spawn once a year in a mass breeding phenomenon. These corals release trillions of eggs and sperm into the water which fertilise to form embryos and develop further into free-swimming larvae. These baby corals will eventually sink and find a place to settle on the ocean floor. It is here that metamorphosis begins and the settled corals grow to adulthood. Each stage of the coral development has its own unique set of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dKEvls3s1N0) 2024-04-30T01:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Coral is alive 🪸 Did you know coral are not rocks or a plants Theyre actually a type of marine animal and part of the same group as jellyfish and sea anemones" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pJx0ZEWUt0A) 2024-04-24T03:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Restoring turtle habitats on the Great Barrier Reef More than 90% of dugongs and turtles diet is seagrass. Seagrass also provides habitats for fish improves water quality and traps and stores carbon offsetting our carbon footprint. These crucial ocean habitats are at risk from both natural and man-made influences. GBRF Blue Carbon programme and The Coles Group partnership is supported by CQUniversitys Coastal Marine Ecosystems Research Centre and the Gidarjil Development Corporation Sea Rangers to establish a large-scale seagrass nursery at the Gladstone Marina for producing vital supplies of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=s7HzJdqKTnQ) 2024-04-23T07:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "A lesson in size on the Great Barrier Reef The Great Barrier Reef is iconic because of its beauty its diversity but most importantly its scale. This expansive ecosystem is made up of [----] individual reefs across an area over [----] kilometres (1430 miles) long in an area roughly the size of Italy. Predicting where when and why coral bleaching and other disturbances will be felt on the Reef is incredibly important to guide decisions about its conservation and management" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rK6-QbgowGs) 2024-04-23T00:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "What is coral bleaching When corals are under stress they expel the microscopic algae that live in their tissues. Without these algae corals' tissues become transparent exposing their white skeleton. This is called coral bleaching. Bleached corals are not dead but are more at risk of starvation and disease" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0bfPhgckFco) 2024-04-19T06:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"What is coral bleaching Have you ever wondered what happens to corals when ocean temperatures rise Our Science Communicator Jane Adcroft explains what healthy corals depend on and how stressors like ocean temperatures cause them to bleach"
YouTube Link 2024-01-24T04:51Z [----] followers, 16.9K engagements
"New coral restoration technology helping baby corals beat the odds Researchers have developed a new tool that could help millions of baby corals settle across the Great Barrier Reef"
YouTube Link 2026-01-28T23:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Coral Spawning 2024: Science and Tourism Unite for Great Barrier Reef Restoration 🌊 All Hands on Deck for the Great Barrier Reef Baby Boom 🌙 Corals are special in their development from infancy to adulthood. For a few days each year when conditions are just right coral reefs bursts into new life in one of the most extraordinary natural phenomena on the planet known as coral spawning. Last night tourism operators and local marine industries in Cairns and Port Douglas joined forces with scientists from the Australian Institute of Marine Science to learn the cutting-edge restoration technique"
YouTube Link 2024-11-22T06:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"How is coral bleaching hurting our Great Barrier Reef The Great Barrier Reef is an irreplaceable ecosystem. Without coral reefs and the wildlife that depends on them our oceans health and our own would be at risk. But it's facing a growing combination of threats most notably rising water temperatures which is causing corals to bleach. Were working to help build the resilience of our Reef so it can better withstand the impacts of climate change into the future. Thumbnail credit: CSIRO George Roff Great Barrier Reef Coral Bleaching Ocean temperatures Rising Great Barrier Reef Coral Bleaching"
YouTube Link 2024-03-08T03:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The Great Barrier Reef in 2025: a year of challenges action and hope. Located off Australias east coast the Great Barrier Reef is the worlds largest coral reef system a UNESCO World Heritage site of immense environmental cultural and economic significance. But this year global science confirmed what we already knew: climate change coral bleaching and pollution are pushing coral reefs to a critical threshold. And yet action is delivering hope. From the green sea turtle being removed from the endangered list to breakthrough coral and seagrass restoration technologies to global advocacy putting"
YouTube Link 2025-12-18T01:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A new robot helping dugongs on the Great Barrier Reef A new underwater technology is giving seagrass meadows and the Reef a chance to recover at scale. Meet Mako an uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) with a purpose-built planting attachment designed specifically for seagrass restoration. Developed by Ulysses the robot can map the seafloor and plant seeds with precision using small robotic drills to place seeds directly into the sediment. What is seagrass used for These underwater forests play a powerful role in keeping the Reef healthy providing food resting and breeding grounds for marine"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T03:48Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"A new technology helping baby corals beat the odds Did you know as few as one in a million baby corals survive to adulthood The odds are stacked against them from the very start. So what if we could give coral a helping hand at its most vulnerable stage of life Meet the larval seedbox a new restoration tool designed to release millions of baby corals directly onto damaged reefs across the Great Barrier Reef. Early trials in the Whitsundays during last years spawning season led by CSIRO with support from Southern Cross University are already showing incredible promise with some areas"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T23:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"A lesson in size on the Great Barrier Reef The Great Barrier Reef is iconic because of its beauty its diversity but most importantly its scale. This expansive ecosystem is made up of [----] individual reefs across an area over [----] kilometres (1430 miles) long in an area roughly the size of Italy. Predicting where when and why coral bleaching and other disturbances will be felt on the Reef is incredibly important to guide decisions about its conservation and management"
YouTube Link 2024-04-23T00:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"On the Front Line with the Great Barrier Reef's vital volunteers Were celebrating the thousands of volunteers giving their time energy and skills to care for our Great Barrier Reef. Right now were seeing another widespread bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef highlighting that this decade is the pivotal time to shape a better future for the Reef and its communities. Every day community members and organisations across Queensland are demonstrating their commitment and contributions to this cause often powered by community volunteers"
YouTube Link 2024-05-17T00:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"How do you ultrasound a manta ray For the first time in Australian waters researchers have used ultrasound to get a glimpse inside manta rays in the wild on the Great Barrier Reef. SCUBA clad technicians stealthily approach the free-swimming manta rays from behind with their ultrasound equipment and glide along above them to conduct the procedure. Holding pace with the manta ray the technician points the ultrasound device at the body of the unassuming animal to take the scan. The whole procedure is over in [--] seconds or less and doesnt interfere with the manta ray which happily continues on"
YouTube Link 2025-10-08T02:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The economic social and icon value of the Great Barrier Reef Need a reason to save the Great Barrier Reef Weve found [--] billion of them. As the planets largest living structure and one of the worlds most complex and diverse natural ecosystems the Great Barrier Reef is justifiably considered both priceless and irreplaceable. But what is it worth"
YouTube Link 2017-06-25T14:15Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"The Great Barrier Reef is a home Dubbed the rainforests of the sea coral reefs are thriving communities made up of thousands of diverse species each with an important role in maintaining ocean health. Globally coral reefs are home to 25% of all marine life. If we lose coral reefs it will have a domino effect on the entire ocean ecosystem"
YouTube Link 2024-04-15T01:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Garnier and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation working together to help the Reef LOral Groupe's leading natural mass-market beauty brand Garnier and globally recognised environmental charity the Great Barrier Reef Foundation (GBRF) have today announced a multi-year partnership to support the survival of the worlds largest coral reef system Australias Great Barrier Reef. The partnership with the Foundation will see Garnier help to restore damaged areas of the Great Barrier Reef through coral planting. Specifically Garnier will help the Foundation plant a coral on the Great Barrier Reef with the"
YouTube Link 2023-09-27T01:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Great Barrier Reef makes global headlines News of a mass bleaching event on our Great Barrier Reef has made global headlines. Join the conversation visit barrierreef.org and help us turn words into action. #globalnews #greatbarrierreeffoundation #coralbleaching"
YouTube Link 2024-04-12T04:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hope creating action for our Reef Were fighting for the future of our reefs. 🌏🪸 Coral reefs are the lifeblood of the ocean and theyre in crisis. But we have a plan. One built on innovation science and community. From heat-tolerant baby corals to community-run micro-nurseries were scaling restoration like never before because the reefs havent given up and neither will we. 💡 Watch our TED Talk to see how hope is being turned into action and how you can be part of the solution"
YouTube Link 2025-06-05T03:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Caring for our waterways to help the Great Barrier Reef Mangroves and salt marsh often grow in areas along the coastline and they're a key buffer zone between the coast and the developed areas. Without that buffer zone the coast can experience huge amounts of erosion and damage. To help address this Cairns and Far North Environment Centre (CAFNEC) and Earthwatch teamed up with local partners to build a network for tidal wetland monitoring and action through partnerships with Traditional Owners community groups education centres and Wet Tropics Waterways"
YouTube Link 2024-05-07T03:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Great Barrier Reef Foundation Year in Review for [----] While climate change remains the number one threat to coral reefs and oceans this year has reminded us that these incredible ecosystems are our greatest allies in the fight against it. We know that the only way we can create a better future for coral reefs is by working together. Thank you for your ongoing contributions which are so vital to all we do. We hope you will join us in celebrating our shared achievements of [----] in this short video"
YouTube Link 2023-12-20T06:31Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Innovative project protecting global reefs Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. By taking the worlds pioneering reef restoration science and partnering with local governments and communities we can turn the tide on coral reef decline. In a world first the Great Barrier Reef Foundation established the Resilient Reefs Initiative. This bold partnership allows us to work with global Reef managers and front-line communities to co-design tailor-made solutions that improve climate resilience. We partner with local organisations to implement these solutions with the support of a global"
YouTube Link 2023-10-10T01:49Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Great Barrier Reef Foundation [----] Impact Video [----] was a tough year for the Great Barrier Reef. We witnessed the worst summer on record marked by cyclones flooding and mass coral bleaching. But against a backdrop of these devastating impacts we also witnessed a groundswell of action. With our partners donors and supporters we're breaking through scientific and engineering barriers and pioneering solutions for Reef resilience. Together we're implementing these solutions at an unprecedented scale and pace. This is something to celebrate and we hope you enjoy reflecting on the shared"
YouTube Link 2024-12-19T05:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Lightning on the Reef Bet you've never seen lightning like this. ⚡👀"
YouTube Link 2024-06-25T05:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Mighty Mangroves The Front Line Episode #1 The Great Barrier Reef Australia We joined our partners at Earthwatch in Gladstone on one of their TeachLive expeditions. Over the course of the weekend they brought together teachers and community leaders from around the Great Barrier Reef. Jock Mackenzie and his team took the group out into the mangroves. Together they came up with actions that will protect mangroves and saltmarsh habitats into the future so generations to come will continue to benefit from the vital ecosystem services these habitats provide. Credit: Ben & Di"
YouTube Link 2023-10-22T23:23Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"British & Irish Lions and Wallabies unite for an important cause The second test between the British & Irish Lions and Australian Wallabies is over but the game isnt over. 🌱 This National Tree Day were celebrating a legacy that will continue to grow. Together with our hosts from Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort players from both sides put rivalry aside to plant native trees. This supports one of the largest island restoration efforts in the southern hemisphere"
YouTube Link 2025-07-28T01:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A game-changer for coral reefs What if restoring just 3% of coral reefs could protect 50% of the entire ecosystem Our TED talk is live Watch Theresa Fyffe our Executive Director of Impact deliver a powerful call to action for the future of coral reefs and the communities that depend on them. With breakthrough technologies local leadership and a bold plan to restore reefs at scale we have a lifeline. 🎥 Watch the full TED Talk now on our website and join us in this fight. Its not game over. Its game on: https://www.barrierreef.org/news/news/three-game-changers-for-coral-reefs"
YouTube Link 2025-06-03T23:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Planting corals to restore the Great Barrier Reef Each year when conditions are just right Australias largest living icon bursts into new life in one of the most extraordinary natural phenomena on the planet: coral spawning. This once-a-year event is an exciting and busy time for Reef scientists providing them with an opportunity to fast-track world-leading restoration efforts in just a few days. We're thrilled to continue our partnership with GARNIER CLUB for this year's spawning season. Their goal: to support the planting of [------] baby corals on our Reef. Throughout October Garnier"
YouTube Link 2024-10-11T01:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The corals are spawning It was an underwater snowstorm on the Great Barrier Reef this week. 🫧🪸🫧 Coral spawning gifts new life to our Reef releasing enough eggs and sperm into the water to produce trillions of baby corals. This footage was captured on the Whitsundays the moment these tiny bundles exploded into the water. This amazing natural phenomenon represents a critical window for us each year to scale up restoration efforts. While the majority of us slept last night tourism operators researchers Traditional Owners and marine scientists were out on the water making the most of the"
YouTube Link 2025-11-11T23:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Uniting to protect the Great Barrier Reef 🪸🏉 The British & Irish Lions and Rugby Australia announce Great Barrier Reef Foundation as Global Charity Partner. This partnership with the Lions the Wallabies and Rugby Australia offers a vital platform to raise awareness and funds for the conservation of the Great Barrier Reef one of the most iconic ecosystems on the planet. Home to more than [----] species of fish dolphins whales dugongs and six of the worlds seven species of marine turtlesAustralias Great Barrier Reef is the largest living structure on Earth and a natural wonder of the world."
YouTube Link 2024-11-26T06:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"What is coral spawning ach year when conditions are just right Australias largest living icon bursts into new life in one of the greatest shows on the planet. In a coral's natural reproductive process known as coral spawning they release eggs and sperm into the water which rise to the ocean surface fertilise with other gametes and create coral babies. Why do we love spawning It's an exciting and busy time for Reef researchers tourism operators Traditional Owners and volunteers to scale up restoration efforts in a narrow window of time"
YouTube Link 2025-11-14T06:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Coral restoration is critical for the Reef's future The annual coral spawning event triggered by the full moon and seasonal warming of the ocean sees the Great Barrier Reefs magnificent corals burst into life in an underwater snowstorm by releasing trillions of eggs and sperm bundles into the water in a mass breeding phenomenon. This natural spectacle is not just magical to witness it's vital for the Reef's recovery. It marks one of the only times throughout the year that we can test new coral restoration solutions at scale"
YouTube Link 2025-12-03T05:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Greatest Show This week's full moon has signalled the countdown. ✨ The Reef is getting ready. Each year when conditions are just right Australias largest living icon bursts into new life in one of the greatest shows on the planet. This natural reproductive process known as coral spawning is an exciting and busy time of year for Reef scientists as spawning provides them with an extraordinarily narrow window for reef research and restoration efforts. Learn more about this natural phenomena: www.barrierreef.org/the-reef/coral-spawning"
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T01:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Why is coral spawning important Coral spawning is the largest synchronised reproductive event on the planet. This annual burst of life does more than create a spectacular natural event it fuels the future of our coral reefs. For researchers spawning is the foundation of recovery and resilience. It opens an extraordinarily narrow window to collect vital data accelerate restoration efforts and support the next generation of corals"
YouTube Link 2025-11-18T23:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Technology to protect baby corals Were thrilled to share that millions of coral babies - born from the precious spawn collected during the Great Barrier Reefs annual coral spawning event - have now been released in the Cairns and Port Douglas region. Using the innovative Coral IV technique scientists partnered with tourism operators and local marine industries to gather and nurture the spawn in specially designed floating larval pools. After developing into coral babies these tiny coral recruits were carefully released in coral cradles devices that can safely house newly planted corals on the"
YouTube Link 2025-02-16T23:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Youth of today protecting our Reef for tomorrow Little legends in Australia are raising funds for the Reef. Thank you so much to the Milton State School community for their tremendous support at a colourful messy afternoon of fun. We are so proud to be a Go Green partner with Australian Fundraising giving school kids the unique and powerful opportunity to plant coral with every $20 they raise for their school. So far schools around Australia have helped to plant an incredible [-----] baby corals on the Reef through the Run4Fun program. Our Reef will be in safe hands if these little legends have"
YouTube Link 2023-09-05T05:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"British & Irish Lions and Wallabies join the fight to protect the Great Barrier Reef As part of their [----] Tour of Australia the British & Irish Lions and the Wallabies have united off the field to protect the Great Barrier Reef. In partnership with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation these rugby rivals are championing a legacy of restoration resilience and hope for our natural wonder"
YouTube Link 2025-07-30T23:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Meet the reefs #hardest contender: the Parrotfish 🐠 With teeth tougher than gold these underwater champions chomp coral at [--] bites per minute. Their relentless munching isnt just impressiveits vital. By processing over a ton of reef yearly parrotfish clear space for new coral and produce sand keeping our ocean ecosystems thriving. Gold Parrotfish harder better faster stronger contender underwater champions swimming athletes ocean ecosystem fish top Great Barrier Reef Gold Parrotfish harder better faster stronger contender underwater champions swimming athletes ocean ecosystem fish top Great"
YouTube Link 2024-08-01T00:57Z [----] followers, 30.2K engagements
"Inside the first Resilient Reefs Pasifika Accelerator Workshop In its first workshop the Resilient Reefs Pasifika Accelerator Program is already empowering local leaders accelerating reef resilience and safeguarding Pacific communities. Resilience coral reefs Pacific Nations Oceania conservation action climate change local community leadership front line Resilience coral reefs Pacific Nations Oceania conservation action climate change local community leadership front line"
YouTube Link 2025-11-27T22:24Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"What is coral spawning Each year when conditions are just right Australias largest living icon bursts into new life in one of the most extraordinary natural phenomena on the planet: coral spawning. During this annual event corals simultaneously release millions of tiny egg and sperm bundles into the water in a simultaneous reproductive event. Each bundle must find another bundle from the same species to fertilise. By spawning on mass corals increase the likelihood of finding and fertilising a matching bundle. Through research and development we're looking to harness this natural reproductive"
YouTube Link 2025-11-13T04:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hope is alive on the Reef Each year when conditions are just right Australias largest living icon bursts into new life in one of the greatest shows on the planet: coral spawning. So what is coral spawning and why is coral spawning important Hope Is Alive on the Reef is a special webinar celebrating coral spawning season the magical moment that fuels our restoration work and inspires hope for the Reefs future. Hosted by Sarah Ireland the Great Barrier Reef Foundations Chief of Communications and Growth this webinar takes you behind the scenes of world-leading coral restoration research in"
YouTube Link 2025-11-14T05:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"How much is the Great Barrier Reef worth The Great Barrier Reef has a total value of $95 billion. A new Deloitte report warns this national icon backed by [--] per cent of Australians as too precious to lose will not endure without urgent action. The Reef: 📈 makes $9 billion annually for Australia. ⛵ provides [-----] full-time jobs. 🤝 is the equivalent of Australias fifth-largest employer. And with urgent climate action and large-scale investment in resilience the Reef could unlock a further $124 billion in opportunity over the next [--] years. Curious about whats at stake Visit"
YouTube Link 2025-10-28T01:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Why is the Great Barrier Reef important Why is the Great Barrier Reef important We're glad you asked. The Great Barrier Reef is one of the best-known well-managed and most complex natural ecosystems on Earth. Its beauty and complexity comes from the staggering biodiversity of life that exists within its waters. Its ecological health doesnt just matter here in Australia it plays a critical role in maintaining the balance of our oceans globally"
YouTube Link 2025-06-06T02:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The passionate community protecting Magnetic Island Meet the residents of a Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area Island who are working together to protect natural and cultural values and lead the way as a sustainable island community. Just a short 8km ferry ride from Townsville is Magnetic Island known as Yunbenun by the Traditional Owners of the island the Wulgurukaba People. With a growing population of [----] residents this passionate island community are working to protect their ecological and cultural features. Magnetic Island Great Barrier Reef Community Island Hope Action plan"
YouTube Link 2024-10-16T07:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The next generation inspiring change for our Great Barrier Reef Have you ever thought about how we could protect the Great Barrier Reef for our future generations to come The Front Line takes us into far north Queensland to share a story of hope that proves when our young leaders take charge amazing things can happen"
YouTube Link 2023-12-05T01:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A goal of [------] baby corals to help restore the Reef Were proud to be partnering with Garnier for the third year running to help restore our treasured Great Barrier Reef. During the [----] and [----] coral spawning seasons Garnier supported the dispersal of over [---] million baby corals through a technique called Coral IVF. Together were aiming to disperse an additional [------] baby corals onto damaged reefs. How can you help us achieve this goal For every Garnier product purchased at Coles Group (in-store or online) between now and [--] November [----] well #PlantACoral* *For each GARNIER CLUB product"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T02:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Robot for the Reef A new underwater technology is giving seagrass meadows and the Reef a chance to recover at scale. Meet Mako an uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) developed by Ulysses that uses a small robotic drill to place seeds directly into the sediment. What is seagrass used for These underwater forests play a powerful role in keeping the Reef healthy providing food resting and breeding grounds for marine life like dugongs and sea turtles absorbing and storing vast amounts of carbon improving water quality and stabilising sediments"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T00:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A new robot helping dugongs on the Great Barrier Reef A new underwater technology is giving seagrass meadows and the Reef a chance to recover at scale. Meet Mako an uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) with a purpose-built planting attachment designed specifically for seagrass restoration. Developed by Ulysses the robot can map the seafloor and plant seeds with precision using small robotic drills to place seeds directly into the sediment. What is seagrass used for These underwater forests play a powerful role in keeping the Reef healthy providing food resting and breeding grounds for marine"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T03:48Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"A new technology helping baby corals beat the odds Did you know as few as one in a million baby corals survive to adulthood The odds are stacked against them from the very start. So what if we could give coral a helping hand at its most vulnerable stage of life Meet the larval seedbox a new restoration tool designed to release millions of baby corals directly onto damaged reefs across the Great Barrier Reef. Early trials in the Whitsundays during last years spawning season led by CSIRO with support from Southern Cross University are already showing incredible promise with some areas"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T23:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"New coral restoration technology helping baby corals beat the odds Researchers have developed a new tool that could help millions of baby corals settle across the Great Barrier Reef"
YouTube Link 2026-01-28T23:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"The Great Barrier Reef in 2025: a year of challenges action and hope. Located off Australias east coast the Great Barrier Reef is the worlds largest coral reef system a UNESCO World Heritage site of immense environmental cultural and economic significance. But this year global science confirmed what we already knew: climate change coral bleaching and pollution are pushing coral reefs to a critical threshold. And yet action is delivering hope. From the green sea turtle being removed from the endangered list to breakthrough coral and seagrass restoration technologies to global advocacy putting"
YouTube Link 2025-12-18T01:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Coral restoration is critical for the Reef's future The annual coral spawning event triggered by the full moon and seasonal warming of the ocean sees the Great Barrier Reefs magnificent corals burst into life in an underwater snowstorm by releasing trillions of eggs and sperm bundles into the water in a mass breeding phenomenon. This natural spectacle is not just magical to witness it's vital for the Reef's recovery. It marks one of the only times throughout the year that we can test new coral restoration solutions at scale"
YouTube Link 2025-12-03T05:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Inside the first Resilient Reefs Pasifika Accelerator Workshop In its first workshop the Resilient Reefs Pasifika Accelerator Program is already empowering local leaders accelerating reef resilience and safeguarding Pacific communities. Resilience coral reefs Pacific Nations Oceania conservation action climate change local community leadership front line Resilience coral reefs Pacific Nations Oceania conservation action climate change local community leadership front line"
YouTube Link 2025-11-27T22:24Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Why is coral spawning important Coral spawning is the largest synchronised reproductive event on the planet. This annual burst of life does more than create a spectacular natural event it fuels the future of our coral reefs. For researchers spawning is the foundation of recovery and resilience. It opens an extraordinarily narrow window to collect vital data accelerate restoration efforts and support the next generation of corals"
YouTube Link 2025-11-18T23:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"What is coral spawning ach year when conditions are just right Australias largest living icon bursts into new life in one of the greatest shows on the planet. In a coral's natural reproductive process known as coral spawning they release eggs and sperm into the water which rise to the ocean surface fertilise with other gametes and create coral babies. Why do we love spawning It's an exciting and busy time for Reef researchers tourism operators Traditional Owners and volunteers to scale up restoration efforts in a narrow window of time"
YouTube Link 2025-11-14T06:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hope is alive on the Reef Each year when conditions are just right Australias largest living icon bursts into new life in one of the greatest shows on the planet: coral spawning. So what is coral spawning and why is coral spawning important Hope Is Alive on the Reef is a special webinar celebrating coral spawning season the magical moment that fuels our restoration work and inspires hope for the Reefs future. Hosted by Sarah Ireland the Great Barrier Reef Foundations Chief of Communications and Growth this webinar takes you behind the scenes of world-leading coral restoration research in"
YouTube Link 2025-11-14T05:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"What is coral spawning Each year when conditions are just right Australias largest living icon bursts into new life in one of the most extraordinary natural phenomena on the planet: coral spawning. During this annual event corals simultaneously release millions of tiny egg and sperm bundles into the water in a simultaneous reproductive event. Each bundle must find another bundle from the same species to fertilise. By spawning on mass corals increase the likelihood of finding and fertilising a matching bundle. Through research and development we're looking to harness this natural reproductive"
YouTube Link 2025-11-13T04:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The corals are spawning It was an underwater snowstorm on the Great Barrier Reef this week. 🫧🪸🫧 Coral spawning gifts new life to our Reef releasing enough eggs and sperm into the water to produce trillions of baby corals. This footage was captured on the Whitsundays the moment these tiny bundles exploded into the water. This amazing natural phenomenon represents a critical window for us each year to scale up restoration efforts. While the majority of us slept last night tourism operators researchers Traditional Owners and marine scientists were out on the water making the most of the"
YouTube Link 2025-11-11T23:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"The Greatest Show This week's full moon has signalled the countdown. ✨ The Reef is getting ready. Each year when conditions are just right Australias largest living icon bursts into new life in one of the greatest shows on the planet. This natural reproductive process known as coral spawning is an exciting and busy time of year for Reef scientists as spawning provides them with an extraordinarily narrow window for reef research and restoration efforts. Learn more about this natural phenomena: www.barrierreef.org/the-reef/coral-spawning"
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T01:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"How much is the Great Barrier Reef worth The Great Barrier Reef has a total value of $95 billion. A new Deloitte report warns this national icon backed by [--] per cent of Australians as too precious to lose will not endure without urgent action. The Reef: 📈 makes $9 billion annually for Australia. ⛵ provides [-----] full-time jobs. 🤝 is the equivalent of Australias fifth-largest employer. And with urgent climate action and large-scale investment in resilience the Reef could unlock a further $124 billion in opportunity over the next [--] years. Curious about whats at stake Visit"
YouTube Link 2025-10-28T01:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A goal of [------] baby corals to help restore the Reef Were proud to be partnering with Garnier for the third year running to help restore our treasured Great Barrier Reef. During the [----] and [----] coral spawning seasons Garnier supported the dispersal of over [---] million baby corals through a technique called Coral IVF. Together were aiming to disperse an additional [------] baby corals onto damaged reefs. How can you help us achieve this goal For every Garnier product purchased at Coles Group (in-store or online) between now and [--] November [----] well #PlantACoral* *For each GARNIER CLUB product"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T02:19Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"How do you ultrasound a manta ray For the first time in Australian waters researchers have used ultrasound to get a glimpse inside manta rays in the wild on the Great Barrier Reef. SCUBA clad technicians stealthily approach the free-swimming manta rays from behind with their ultrasound equipment and glide along above them to conduct the procedure. Holding pace with the manta ray the technician points the ultrasound device at the body of the unassuming animal to take the scan. The whole procedure is over in [--] seconds or less and doesnt interfere with the manta ray which happily continues on"
YouTube Link 2025-10-08T02:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"British & Irish Lions and Wallabies join the fight to protect the Great Barrier Reef As part of their [----] Tour of Australia the British & Irish Lions and the Wallabies have united off the field to protect the Great Barrier Reef. In partnership with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation these rugby rivals are championing a legacy of restoration resilience and hope for our natural wonder"
YouTube Link 2025-07-30T23:28Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"British & Irish Lions and Wallabies unite for an important cause The second test between the British & Irish Lions and Australian Wallabies is over but the game isnt over. 🌱 This National Tree Day were celebrating a legacy that will continue to grow. Together with our hosts from Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort players from both sides put rivalry aside to plant native trees. This supports one of the largest island restoration efforts in the southern hemisphere"
YouTube Link 2025-07-28T01:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Why is the Great Barrier Reef important Why is the Great Barrier Reef important We're glad you asked. The Great Barrier Reef is one of the best-known well-managed and most complex natural ecosystems on Earth. Its beauty and complexity comes from the staggering biodiversity of life that exists within its waters. Its ecological health doesnt just matter here in Australia it plays a critical role in maintaining the balance of our oceans globally"
YouTube Link 2025-06-06T02:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Hope creating action for our Reef Were fighting for the future of our reefs. 🌏🪸 Coral reefs are the lifeblood of the ocean and theyre in crisis. But we have a plan. One built on innovation science and community. From heat-tolerant baby corals to community-run micro-nurseries were scaling restoration like never before because the reefs havent given up and neither will we. 💡 Watch our TED Talk to see how hope is being turned into action and how you can be part of the solution"
YouTube Link 2025-06-05T03:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A game-changer for coral reefs What if restoring just 3% of coral reefs could protect 50% of the entire ecosystem Our TED talk is live Watch Theresa Fyffe our Executive Director of Impact deliver a powerful call to action for the future of coral reefs and the communities that depend on them. With breakthrough technologies local leadership and a bold plan to restore reefs at scale we have a lifeline. 🎥 Watch the full TED Talk now on our website and join us in this fight. Its not game over. Its game on: https://www.barrierreef.org/news/news/three-game-changers-for-coral-reefs"
YouTube Link 2025-06-03T23:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Technology to protect baby corals Were thrilled to share that millions of coral babies - born from the precious spawn collected during the Great Barrier Reefs annual coral spawning event - have now been released in the Cairns and Port Douglas region. Using the innovative Coral IV technique scientists partnered with tourism operators and local marine industries to gather and nurture the spawn in specially designed floating larval pools. After developing into coral babies these tiny coral recruits were carefully released in coral cradles devices that can safely house newly planted corals on the"
YouTube Link 2025-02-16T23:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Uniting science and tourism to help protect the Reef The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most complex ecosystems on the planet it is also one of the most vulnerable. This underwater city home to thousands of species of marine life faces an uncertain future as rising temperatures and extreme weather events threaten its delicate balance. In response to these threats the Coral Nurture Program is on the front line combining cutting-edge research with practical conservation techniques to bolster the resilience of these vital ecosystems at a local scale. This program unites scientists from the"
YouTube Link 2025-01-21T01:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Great Barrier Reef Foundation [----] Impact Video [----] was a tough year for the Great Barrier Reef. We witnessed the worst summer on record marked by cyclones flooding and mass coral bleaching. But against a backdrop of these devastating impacts we also witnessed a groundswell of action. With our partners donors and supporters we're breaking through scientific and engineering barriers and pioneering solutions for Reef resilience. Together we're implementing these solutions at an unprecedented scale and pace. This is something to celebrate and we hope you enjoy reflecting on the shared"
YouTube Link 2024-12-19T05:43Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Uniting to protect the Great Barrier Reef 🪸🏉 The British & Irish Lions and Rugby Australia announce Great Barrier Reef Foundation as Global Charity Partner. This partnership with the Lions the Wallabies and Rugby Australia offers a vital platform to raise awareness and funds for the conservation of the Great Barrier Reef one of the most iconic ecosystems on the planet. Home to more than [----] species of fish dolphins whales dugongs and six of the worlds seven species of marine turtlesAustralias Great Barrier Reef is the largest living structure on Earth and a natural wonder of the world."
YouTube Link 2024-11-26T06:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Coral Spawning 2024: Science and Tourism Unite for Great Barrier Reef Restoration 🌊 All Hands on Deck for the Great Barrier Reef Baby Boom 🌙 Corals are special in their development from infancy to adulthood. For a few days each year when conditions are just right coral reefs bursts into new life in one of the most extraordinary natural phenomena on the planet known as coral spawning. Last night tourism operators and local marine industries in Cairns and Port Douglas joined forces with scientists from the Australian Institute of Marine Science to learn the cutting-edge restoration technique"
YouTube Link 2024-11-22T06:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Coral Spawning [----] It was an underwater snowstorm on the Great Barrier Reef overnight. Coral spawning gifts new life to our Reef releasing enough eggs and sperm into the water to produce trillions of baby corals. Calypso Productions were out at Moore Reef off Cairns to capture the moment these tiny balls exploded into the water. This amazing natural phenomenon represents a critical window for us each year to scale up restoration efforts and regenerate corals that have been lost to warming ocean temperatures. While the majority of us slept last night tourism operators researchers Traditional"
YouTube Link 2024-11-21T23:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"What is Coral IVF Coral IVF is a world-leading technique to grow baby corals and use them to restore damaged coral reefs. Our researchers capture coral eggs and sperm called spawn from healthy reefs and rear millions of baby corals in specially-designed floating pools on the Reef and in tanks. Researchers use these pools to encourage a higher rate of fertilisation and when they are mature enough they are delivered to damaged reefs where they can attach and grow. Great Barrier Reef Coral Restoration Recover Repaid Damaged reefs corals coral IVF IVF floating pools larvae baby corals technique"
YouTube Link 2024-11-04T03:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"What does coral spawning look like Its almost that wonderful time of year 🪸🫧 Each year when conditions are just right Australias largest living icon bursts into new life in one of the most extraordinary natural phenomena on the planet: coral spawning. This once-a-year event is an exciting and busy time for Reef scientists providing them with an opportunity to fast-track world-leading restoration efforts in just a few days. Coral Spawning restoration conservation microscope coral baby coral ivf reefs Great Barrier Reef Weird Science Nature Animals Coral Spawning restoration conservation"
YouTube Link 2024-10-23T06:17Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Top [--] facts about jellyfish Did you know jellyfish can see 🤯👀 Weve put together our top [--] facts about jellyfish that you may not know. The last one is our favourite. #funfactfriday #microlearning #reeftrivia #ourblueplanet #lovethereef jellyfish box jellyfish top [--] reef coral trivia micro learning education five facts ocean stingers venom jellyfish box jellyfish top [--] reef coral trivia micro learning education five facts ocean stingers venom"
YouTube Link 2024-10-18T07:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"The passionate community protecting Magnetic Island Meet the residents of a Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area Island who are working together to protect natural and cultural values and lead the way as a sustainable island community. Just a short 8km ferry ride from Townsville is Magnetic Island known as Yunbenun by the Traditional Owners of the island the Wulgurukaba People. With a growing population of [----] residents this passionate island community are working to protect their ecological and cultural features. Magnetic Island Great Barrier Reef Community Island Hope Action plan"
YouTube Link 2024-10-16T07:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Planting corals to restore the Great Barrier Reef Each year when conditions are just right Australias largest living icon bursts into new life in one of the most extraordinary natural phenomena on the planet: coral spawning. This once-a-year event is an exciting and busy time for Reef scientists providing them with an opportunity to fast-track world-leading restoration efforts in just a few days. We're thrilled to continue our partnership with GARNIER CLUB for this year's spawning season. Their goal: to support the planting of [------] baby corals on our Reef. Throughout October Garnier"
YouTube Link 2024-10-11T01:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Peculiar Parrotfish The peculiar habits of parrotfish 🐠 After a long day chomping through rocks and corals for tasty algae parrotfish have a unique way of settling in at night. Each evening they craft a sleeping bag or cocoon made from mucus. 🫧 It not only keeps them safe from bed bugs like parasites that can attach to a sleeping fish but it may also mask their smell from night-time predators like moray eels and sharks. Great Barrier Reef Foundation Parrotfish Biodiversity underwater life sleeping bag tactics prey predator chomping fish coral reefs sleeping habits night Great Barrier Reef"
YouTube Link 2024-10-08T05:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Young leaders on the Capricorn Coast front line The Capricorn Coast at the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef is celebrated for its beautiful beaches and the Keppel Islands making it a hotspot for tourists and Reef enthusiasts. It is also home for locals who are deeply committed to conserving their environment and fostering skills that empower the next generation of environmental stewards. In our latest episode of the Front Line discover two dynamic community projects in the Capricorn Coast region where young leaders are taking charge to shape a better future for the Great Barrier Reef:"
YouTube Link 2024-09-19T01:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Meet the reefs #hardest contender: the Parrotfish 🐠 With teeth tougher than gold these underwater champions chomp coral at [--] bites per minute. Their relentless munching isnt just impressiveits vital. By processing over a ton of reef yearly parrotfish clear space for new coral and produce sand keeping our ocean ecosystems thriving. Gold Parrotfish harder better faster stronger contender underwater champions swimming athletes ocean ecosystem fish top Great Barrier Reef Gold Parrotfish harder better faster stronger contender underwater champions swimming athletes ocean ecosystem fish top Great"
YouTube Link 2024-08-01T00:57Z [----] followers, 30.2K engagements
"Humpback Whales are the ultimate marathon champions 🐋🏆 Meet the ultimate #marathon #champions: humpback whales 🐋 These gentle giants swim a mind-blowing 6500+ km one way from Antarctica to the Great Barrier Reef every year. Talk about #traininggoals Humpback whale marathon champion open water swim training goals antarctica Hervey bay whale watching superstars ocean athlete Great Barrier Reef Queensland Tropical waters Humpback whale marathon champion open water swim training goals antarctica Hervey bay whale watching superstars ocean athlete Great Barrier Reef Queensland Tropical waters"
YouTube Link 2024-07-31T06:06Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Leading. Inspiring. Healing. Leading. Inspiring. Healing. showcases how Traditional Owners all across the Great Barrier Reef and its Catchments are delivering on their aspirations for land and sea Country and creating better outcomes for their communities. While Heart Of The Reef A Call For Healing was a call-to-action Leading. Inspiring. Healing. demonstrates the impacts of Traditional Owner-led projects on the Reef through Great Barrier Reef Foundation grant programs. It shines a spotlight on the transformational work happening right now to slow the impacts of climate change and benefit"
YouTube Link 2024-07-31T00:37Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"If animals could talk - wetland edition 🌊🌳 Shoutout to the true unsung heroes of the ocean. Mangroves are storm shields against destructive winds and waves carbon-sequestering powerhouses helping combat climate change battle coastal erosion purify water and home to a whole community of creatures - great and small. mangrove wetland birds shorebirds turtle animals talk crocodile crab fish army soldier ibis funny humour viral audio mangrove wetland birds shorebirds turtle animals talk crocodile crab fish army soldier ibis funny humour viral audio"
YouTube Link 2024-07-29T00:18Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Movie Emoji Quiz - Ocean edition Do you want to play a game See if you can guess all [--] ocean movie titles ☝ 🍿🎬🌊🪸🐠🦈🐋 Also how amazing is the pufferfish emoji 🐡 #worldemojiday #movietitles #playagame quiz ocean movie game emoji world emoji day world day guess challenge top [--] quiz ocean movie game emoji world emoji day world day guess challenge top 7"
YouTube Link 2024-07-17T04:15Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Great [--] sharks we love 💙🦈 Its #sharkweek an opportunity for us to celebrate the awe-inspiring beauty and incredible diversity of sharks. From the gentle giants to the sleek and powerful predators their presence shapes the delicate balance of life beneath the waves. Check out the great [--] #shark species that have captured our hearts 💙🦈 shark sharks shark week ocean animals underwater great white hammerhead epaulette wobbegong tiger shark whale shark shark sharks shark week ocean animals underwater great white hammerhead epaulette wobbegong tiger shark whale shark"
YouTube Link 2024-07-05T05:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Lightning on the Reef Bet you've never seen lightning like this. ⚡👀"
YouTube Link 2024-06-25T05:50Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"On the Front Line with the Great Barrier Reef's vital volunteers Were celebrating the thousands of volunteers giving their time energy and skills to care for our Great Barrier Reef. Right now were seeing another widespread bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef highlighting that this decade is the pivotal time to shape a better future for the Reef and its communities. Every day community members and organisations across Queensland are demonstrating their commitment and contributions to this cause often powered by community volunteers"
YouTube Link 2024-05-17T00:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Caring for our waterways to help the Great Barrier Reef Mangroves and salt marsh often grow in areas along the coastline and they're a key buffer zone between the coast and the developed areas. Without that buffer zone the coast can experience huge amounts of erosion and damage. To help address this Cairns and Far North Environment Centre (CAFNEC) and Earthwatch teamed up with local partners to build a network for tidal wetland monitoring and action through partnerships with Traditional Owners community groups education centres and Wet Tropics Waterways"
YouTube Link 2024-05-07T03:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Underwater creatures caught on film. Caught on camera 🎥 Sneak a peek at the marine life lured in for a cameo by baited remote underwater video stations (BRUVS) across the length and breadth of the Reef. These BRUVS were deployed in partnership with the Australian Institute of Marine Science and other project collaborators and were proud to share the recent success of this dedicated fish monitoring program. 🎥: Australian Institute of Marine Science"
YouTube Link 2024-05-02T04:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Finding Nemo friends: where are they now Keep your friends close and your anemones closer. 🪸🐠 Over twenty years ago Finding Nemo screened in Australian cinemas for the first time and we're celebrating with a tribute to the famous clown fish his dad and their friends"
YouTube Link 2024-04-30T01:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"How do corals grow They might look like plants growing on the ocean floor but corals are actually a type of marine animal with a fascinating lifecycle. Most types of corals only spawn once a year in a mass breeding phenomenon. These corals release trillions of eggs and sperm into the water which fertilise to form embryos and develop further into free-swimming larvae. These baby corals will eventually sink and find a place to settle on the ocean floor. It is here that metamorphosis begins and the settled corals grow to adulthood. Each stage of the coral development has its own unique set of"
YouTube Link 2024-04-30T01:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Coral is alive 🪸 Did you know coral are not rocks or a plants Theyre actually a type of marine animal and part of the same group as jellyfish and sea anemones"
YouTube Link 2024-04-24T03:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Restoring turtle habitats on the Great Barrier Reef More than 90% of dugongs and turtles diet is seagrass. Seagrass also provides habitats for fish improves water quality and traps and stores carbon offsetting our carbon footprint. These crucial ocean habitats are at risk from both natural and man-made influences. GBRF Blue Carbon programme and The Coles Group partnership is supported by CQUniversitys Coastal Marine Ecosystems Research Centre and the Gidarjil Development Corporation Sea Rangers to establish a large-scale seagrass nursery at the Gladstone Marina for producing vital supplies of"
YouTube Link 2024-04-23T07:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"A lesson in size on the Great Barrier Reef The Great Barrier Reef is iconic because of its beauty its diversity but most importantly its scale. This expansive ecosystem is made up of [----] individual reefs across an area over [----] kilometres (1430 miles) long in an area roughly the size of Italy. Predicting where when and why coral bleaching and other disturbances will be felt on the Reef is incredibly important to guide decisions about its conservation and management"
YouTube Link 2024-04-23T00:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"What is coral bleaching When corals are under stress they expel the microscopic algae that live in their tissues. Without these algae corals' tissues become transparent exposing their white skeleton. This is called coral bleaching. Bleached corals are not dead but are more at risk of starvation and disease"
YouTube Link 2024-04-19T06:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
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