Can you un-bleach coral? BBC visits remote reef to find out

Jul 24, 2025
BBC News
Can you un-bleach coral? BBC visits remote reef to find out
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Can you un-bleach coral? BBC visits remote reef to find out

Corals at the UNESCO World Heritage area Ningaloo reef have experienced mass bleaching as part of a "marine heatwave" that scientists have identified. The coral reefs are home to incredible biodiversity and act as a protective barrier for shores against extreme weather. Can anything be done to save the coral?

The BBC visited the remote Western Australian reef to determine if damage can be undone

Original source: BBC News