Although bleaching and other impacts of climate change can make a coral reef vulnerable and damaged, not all hope is lost. Most coral reef ecosystems can recover over time, some taking as little as 20 years and others taking more than 100 years. This does not mean that we should turn our heads on coral reefs and the damage we inflict on them, simply because they will “recover”. This recovery can only work if humans take great care in preserving them. This can be done by assisting the coral with protection programs.
This recovery process will take time; especially since most of the coral reefs are nearly wiped out completely. There is currently very bad bleaching that is occurring, but even bleached and dead coral can come back to life. To
This recovery process will take time; especially since most of the coral reefs are nearly wiped out completely. There is currently very bad bleaching that is occurring, but even bleached and dead coral can come back to life. To