The corals of the Great Barrier Reef have sex only once a year - and only when there is a full moon. Here are 5 facts that will change your perspective on the largest living structure in the world.

The humphead Maori wrasse, known as a Napoleon fish, was left wide-eyed after being scared by the swimmer, who was holidaying on the Great Barrier Reef.

That plan was approved in September 2003, and is being progressively implemented. WWF achieved full protection for three iconic species of reef fish: the humphead maori wrasse, the potato cod and the ...

Keep a lookout for humphead Maori wrasse, giant clams, dugong and parrotfish. The 1,430-mile, colorful reef is the only living structure visible from space.

The Great Barrier Reef is not just surviving- for now, it’s on the path to renewal. The fight to protect it is far from over, but in every splash of color, the vibrant blues, red, and purple ...

Humphead wrasse are patchily distributed in reefs across the Indo-Pacific region. The distinctive species, also known as the Napoleon wrasse, can live up to 30 years. Adult wrasses are often electric ...

Wally the humphead Maori wrasse likes to hang out with the divers and snorkellers at Saxon Reef on the Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Cairns. Picture: Shannon Myers/Down Under Cruise and Dive ...

GET OFFER Analysis National Great Barrier Reef This was published 4 months ago The scientists working to keep the ‘lights’ on at the Great Barrier Reef Angus Dalton April 1, 2025 — 7.35pm ...

The humphead wrasse, or so mei in Cantonese, is a popular luxury item in restaurants of China and Hong Kong. It is feared they could be extinct in 10 years if nothing is done to curb excessive ...

Keep a lookout for humphead Maori wrasse, giant clams, dugong and parrotfish. The 1,430-mile, colorful reef is the only living structure visible from space.

Keep a lookout for humphead Maori wrasse, giant clams, dugong and parrotfish. The 1,430-mile, colorful reef is the only living structure visible from space.