The Australian Institute of Marine Science says Table Corals in the Great Barrier Reef are regenerating at a drastically higher rate than any other corals.
“Table corals are incredibly fast growing. Habitats in exposed reef slopes recover from disturbances at a rate 14 times higher – that’s more than two decades faster – when table corals are abundant,” says AIMS scientist and lead author Dr. Juan Carlos Ortiz.
However, the AIMS recognizes that whilst Table Corals provide value to the reefs, it will not resolve the issue of rising emissions or further protect biodiversity.