Stanford scientists discovered bleached coral can heal through touch
Researchers at Stanford discovered that coral fragments can heal each other through physical contact. When a healthy piece of coral touched a bleached one, it began to recover within days by receiving beneficial algae. The process was observed and documented in a lab setting.
Why it's good news: It shows that corals may be more resilient than previously thought, offering hope for the restoration of damaged coral reefs.
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