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Behind the News explores a remarkable annual event on the Great Barrier Reef, where coral across the region simultaneously reproduce. This year, however, experts are watching more closely than usual

Behind the News finds out more about some of the interesting animals that call the Antarctic circle home and how humans may be affecting them.

Behind the News looks into a new report that has found the world’s oceans are getting noisier, and it’s having a big impact on the creatures that live there. We find out more about what’s behind the changing ocean soundtrack and why it’s upsetting the underwater ecosystem.

Behind the News looks into widespread coral bleaching has been discovered across the Marine Park. We find out more about what that means and why it’s got experts worried about the reef’s future

Behind the News - Scientists say that the sea ice levels around Antarctica are at the lowest they've ever been, and that if they continue to shrink, there could be serious consequences for the planet. Jack finds out what’s likely to happen next, and what we can do about it.

Behind the News looks at the role shark nets play near some popular swimming spots however, scientists and conservationists are calling for them to be banned. We find out why shark nets are controversial and what other methods governments are looking into to keep sharks away from swimmers.

Behind the News looks at how the world's oceans are full of strange and fascinating creatures, many of which have never been seen by humans. But a project called Ocean Census is setting out to find as many of them as possible. It's just identified 800 new species, and it's just getting started.