Scientists revive dying corals with touch from healthy clones
In a lab, coral on the verge of death fully recovered within seven weeks after brief contact with thriving neighbors, the fastest recovery recorded.
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What happened
Scientists observed corals that were bleached and on the brink of death fully recover after brief contact with healthy clones. In a laboratory setting, the corals returned to full health within seven weeks. A study describes the recovery as the fastest documented to date.
Why it matters
The recovery is the fastest documented so far, according to the study. It shows that a simple touch from healthy corals can revive dying ones.
Coverage
- Scientists Revived Dying Corals With Something Surprisingly Simple — A Touch From Healthy Corals (zmescience.com)
- Scientists discover a way to reverse coral bleaching at record speed (phys.org)
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