Laboratory coral color recovery experiment

Where it stands

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.

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