Premium
  • MAGAZINE
  • ATLAS

Half of the Great Barrier Reef Is Dead

See where coral in the world's largest coral reef system has been bleached to death.

ByLauren E. James
This story appears in the August 2018 issue of National Geographic magazine.

Related Topics

  • REEFS
  • CORALS
  • CLIMATE CHANGE
  • ALGAE
  • MAPS

You May Also Like

TRAVEL

What it's like to night dive on the Great Barrier Reef

ENVIRONMENT

Why hurricane flooding is about to get even more dangerous in Florida

TRAVEL

In Raja Ampat, new coral conservation voyages give a unique perspective on the reefs

ENVIRONMENT

What causes coral bleaching? Here’s how it threatens ocean and human life

TRAVEL

6 of the best dive spots for beginners in Anguilla

Legal
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • About Nielsen Measurement
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
Our Sites
  • Nat Geo Home
  • Attend a Live Event
  • Book a Trip
  • Buy Maps
  • Inspire Your Kids
  • Shop Nat Geo
  • Visit the D.C. Museum
  • Watch TV
  • Learn About Our Impact
  • Support Our Mission
  • Masthead
  • Press Room
  • Advertise With Us
Join Us
  • Subscribe
  • Customer Service
  • Renew Subscription
  • Manage Your Subscription
  • Work at Nat Geo
  • Sign Up for Our Newsletters
  • Contribute to Protect the Planet
Follow us
National Geographic Logo - Home

Copyright © 1996-2015 National Geographic SocietyCopyright © 2015-2025 National Geographic Partners, LLC. All rights reserved