{"id":939245,"date":"2026-10-24T12:32:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T12:32:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/939245\/"},"modified":"2026-10-24T12:32:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T12:32:10","slug":"scientists-capture-remarkable-coral-recovery-in-stunning-images","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/939245\/","title":{"rendered":"Scientists Capture Remarkable Coral Recovery in Stunning Images"},"content":{"rendered":"

A remarkable series of underwater photographs reveals how a severely bleached coral can regain its colour, offering a fascinating glimpse into the recovery processes of these vulnerable marine animals.<\/p>\n

The images, captured over nine weeks by underwater photographer and researcher Danny Collins, document the transformation of a coral from a ghostly white appearance to a rich golden-brown, with its individual polyps becoming increasingly visible.<\/p>\n

Coral bleaching occurs when stressed corals lose the microscopic algae living within their tissues. These algae provide much of the coral\u2019s energy through photosynthesis and are responsible for many of the colours associated with healthy coral reefs.<\/p>\n

While bleaching does not necessarily mean a coral has died, prolonged stress can prevent recovery and ultimately prove fatal.<\/p>\n

In this photographic sequence, however, the changes are striking. Initially pale and translucent, the coral gradually develops darker pigmentation and more clearly defined structures. By Week 9, its appearance is dramatically different.<\/p>\n

Detailed close-up images also reveal changes taking place over much shorter periods, while fluorescence microscopy provides scientists with another way of examining the processes involved.<\/p>\n

The photographs offer a rare opportunity to follow these changes in extraordinary detail, highlighting both the complexity of coral biology and the importance of understanding how corals respond to environmental stress.<\/p>\n

With coral reefs facing increasing pressure from rising ocean temperatures, research into the mechanisms behind bleaching and recovery is becoming ever more important.<\/p>\n

Image credits: Danny Collins; Danny Collins and Jana \u0160\u00edpov\u00e1.<\/p>\n

Source: https:\/\/sustainability.stanford.edu\/news\/stanford-scientists-discover-way-reverse-coral-bleaching-record-speed<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Jane<\/a>Jane Morgan<\/a><\/p>\n

Jane\u2019s lifelong love for the ocean began in childhood and has shaped the course of her life and career. After learning to dive in 1991, she spent much of the ’90s teaching scuba and working on marine conservation projects in the Philippines and Borneo. A chance encounter with a film camera on a dive trip to Egypt in 2001 ignited a passion for underwater photography, inspiring her to leave the corporate world and pursue a full-time career in dive travel and photojournalism.
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\nSince then, her work has been published in a wide range of national and international magazines, books, and newspapers. She has filmed underwater for the BBC, judged major photography competitions, and received numerous accolades\u2014including the prestigious Plongeur d’Or at the Festival Mondial de l’Image Sous-Marine. In 2009, Jane became a freelance photojournalist, and in 2011 completed a BA (Hons) in Marine and Natural History Photography at Falmouth University, where she now works as a Dive Safety Officer.
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\nBased in Cornwall, Jane dives locally year-round and is passionate about showcasing the rich marine life found in UK waters. As a proud ambassador for Dynamic Nord and Fathoms Free, she actively supports marine conservation initiatives and advocates for ocean protection through her storytelling.
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\nIn her newest role with Scubaverse, Jane combines her love of travel, diving, and storytelling\u2014sharing experiences from around the world to inspire others to explore, protect, and connect with the underwater world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A remarkable series of underwater photographs reveals how a severely bleached coral can regain its colour, offering a…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":939246,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[64,63,128],"class_list":["post-939245","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-science","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-science"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/939245","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=939245"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/939245\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/939246"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=939245"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=939245"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=939245"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}