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Laboratory coral color recovery experiment

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In a laboratory experiment, bleached coral regained its color after contact with a healthy genetic match, becoming visually indistinguishable from its neighbor over nine weeks. The method’s stated limitation is that it requires genetically matched corals; the nine-week observation’s conclusion is not yet reported.

Da seguire: Any fuller experimental documentation or announced follow-up clarifying species, replication, durable recovery and whether field testing is planned.

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    A healthy clone helped bleached coral recover. Can the connection help reefs?

    A tiny tissue bridge let beneficial algae move from healthy coral into bleached clones. The laboratory result is promising, but compatibility and lasting recovery remain central challenges.

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  • Stephen Palumbimarine biologist

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  • Stanford Universityprivate research university in Stanford, California, USA