The study by Alberto Boretti examines coral coverage trends on the Great Barrier Reef over 38 years, revealing that coral cover is at its highest since monitoring began in 1985. It challenges the notion of widespread coral decline due to warming-induced bleaching, suggesting instead that coral bleaching may be an adaptive response, highlighting the resilience of the GBR in the face of climate change. The findings advocate for a balanced discussion that considers both threats and recovery in coral ecosystems.