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Bleached coral's 'incredible recovery' as cyclone cools water temperature

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ABC News reports that coral around Lady Elliot Island has undergone a remarkable recovery after Cyclone Alfred in twenty twenty-five, when the slow-moving storm cooled the surrounding waters. The recovery allowed ninety percent of bleached corals to bounce back, and the restored population now offers hope for a new spawning cycle.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-01/lady-elliot-island...

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