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Scientists report signs of recovery in bleached coral reefs

Original: https://www. nytimes.com/2026/10/14/climate /coral-bleaching-healing-touch.html?unlocked_article_code=1.JlE.2neR.c-Zgb5C

A New York Times climate piece reports on coral bleaching and what is described as a 'healing touch' — efforts or natural processes helping damaged reefs recover. A reader called it heartening, saying it shows nature's resilience and how humans overestimate their importance. The item is circulating among people following oceans and climate news.

Why now: Fresh coverage of coral reef recovery is drawing attention amid ongoing concern about marine heatwaves and bleaching.

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• https://www. nytimes.com/2026/10/14/climate /coral-bleaching-healing-touch.html?unlocked_article_code=1.JlE.2neR.c-Zgb5CtUNJN&smid=url-share This is so heartening, and proof again of how we overestimate our importance in the universe... Nature doesn't need us, but we… · keynotes · 2

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