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Stanford scientists find bleached coral can heal through touch

Original: Stanford scientists discovered bleached coral can heal through touch https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.opti mistdaily.c

Researchers at Stanford report that bleached coral can recover when it receives physical contact, suggesting touch-based interactions may help damaged reefs heal. The finding offers a rare piece of good news for coral ecosystems devastated by warming seas and bleaching events, and it is drawing attention as a potential avenue for reef restoration efforts.

Why now: Hopeful environmental research offering a possible new approach to saving bleached coral reefs amid ongoing bleaching crises.

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