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Part of situation: Great Barrier Reef coral recovery status (2 clusters)

Great Barrier Reef shows signs of coral recovery in northern and central regions

Great Barrier Reef coral bleaching marine biology hard coral cover ocean warming

New data from the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) indicates a partial recovery of hard coral cover in parts of the Great Barrier Reef following severe bleaching events in 2024.

Between August 2025 and June 2026, a survey of 121 reefs showed that coral cover increased in the northern and central regions. In the north, hard coral cover rose from 30% in 2025 to 35.1% in 2026, while the central area saw an increase from 28.6% to 31.6%. Conversely, the southern region experienced a slight decline from 26.9% to 26.4%.

Overall, coral cover increased in 28% of the surveyed reefs, remained stable in 56%, and decreased in 16%. Researchers suggest that a late monsoon may have played a critical role by cooling the sea temperatures, helping to mitigate the impact of rising ocean heat.

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Australian Institute of Marine Science · Great Barrier Reef

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