Revolutionary Coral Restoration Technique Revives Dead Reefs

A new coral restoration approach has successfully brought dead reef sections back to life using lab-grown, climate-resistant corals. ## The Technique Scientists bred corals that can withstand higher temperatures, then developed methods to rapidly establish them on degraded reefs. ## Results Treated reef sections show 80% coral coverage after three years—comparable to healthy natural reefs—compared to zero recovery in control areas. ## Scale-Up Potential The technique can be applied at scale, offering hope for the world's rapidly degrading coral reef ecosystems. ## Ecosystem Recovery As corals return, so does the entire reef ecosystem—fish populations, biodiversity, and the coastal protection reefs provide.