Signs of life in Ningaloo Reef's baby coral after damaging year (opens original article in a new tab)

The Ningaloo Reef is showing early signs of recovery after a severe bleaching event, with baby corals surviving a cyclone and researchers working to restore the ecosystem.

• UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef shows first signs of recovery after a marine heatwave and bleaching event
• Researchers conducted a coral larval enhancement trial by growing baby coral on the reef
• Cyclone Narelle hit the reef but baby corals remained in place, showing resilience