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Restored coral reefs grow as fast as healthy ones but are less biodiverse, study finds

Published 16:00 on March 8, 2024  /  Last updated at 12:15 on March 9, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Biodiversity, Nature-based, Voluntary

Degraded coral reefs can recover at an "incredible" pace, growing at the same speed as healthy ones that have not been restored after just four years of management, although they tend to be poorer in biodiversity, research has found.
Degraded coral reefs can recover at an "incredible" pace, growing at the same speed as healthy ones that have not been restored after just four years of management, although they tend to be poorer in biodiversity, research has found.


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