A commonly asked question is can Coral Survive even after it has bleached itself?

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The simple answer is yes, however it is much more complex. If conditions return to normal the coral does have the ability to recuperate. But if water conditions remain in poor quality, it will weaken the coral and leave them susceptible to illnesses.

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It has even been recorded that it has taken multiple decades for coral reefs to recover from bleaching events to it is key that these events rarely occur.