Coral reefs have repeatedly recovered from bleaching events, demonstrating adaptability despite warming trends. Studies show French Polynesian reefs rebounded to pre-disturbance levels within 5–10 years after mass bleaching. The Great Barrier Reef has seen record coral coverage for three consecutive years, contradicting doom-laden predictions. Historical data reveals corals survived far hotter periods, including the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (5–8°C warmer than today). Alarmist narratives often ignore natural stressors (cyclones, starfish outbreaks) while exaggerating climate’s role in reef decline. Recent claims that climate change is decimating coral reefs—such as those in The Hill and BBC—ignore mounting evidence of their resilience. Contrary to apocalyptic headlines, corals have…

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