Jan 4th, 2010 · Six months ago Ben Southall nabbed the "Best Job in the World." The British man won a contest and was paid to spend six months snorkeling, swimming and exploring around the Great Barrier Reef. He then had to blog about his adventures. Just days before the job ended, he was stung by a potentially deadly jellyfish. Fortunately, he made it to a doctor in time and survived to blog another day.
May 8th, 2009 · Australian tourist authorities have been searching for someone to be their "island caretaker." Basically someone to swim, scuba dive and explore the islands around the Great Barrier Reef; and then blog about it to promote the area. Ben Southall, 34, of Great Britain, was chosen out of 30,000 applicants to fill what was called the "best job in the world."
Jan 1st, 2009 · Coral in the Great Barrier Reef is showing significant signs of trouble, apparently the result of human activities. Scientists say one species of coral is growing much more slowly than it was 15 years ago. If current trends continue, this species of coral could stop growing altogether by the middle of the century. Scientists suspect that coral growth is being stunted by warmer ocean waters, as well as increasing acidity caused by carbon dioxide that's entering the ocean as a result of fossil fuel combustion.
Apr 19th, 2008 · Feeling blue? You may want to think twice before heading to the mall. A recent experiment found that people who watched a clip from a sad movie were willing to pay significantly more for a water bottle than those who watched part of a documentary about the Great Barrier Reef.
Sep 4th, 2006 · Steve "The Crocodile Hunter" Irwin was best known for his enthusiasm for wildlife, as well as his habit of getting up close and personal with dangerous animals. The 44-year-old Australian conservationist and TV personality died Monday when he was stabbed in the chest by a stingray barb while filming off the Great Barrier Reef.