This study by Alberto Boretti evaluates 38 years of coral coverage trends on the Great Barrier Reef, revealing that coral cover is at its highest since monitoring began in 1985, despite concerns over climate change. The research indicates no consistent link between rising temperatures and coral decline, suggesting that coral bleaching may be an adaptive response rather than a sign of fragility, highlighting the reef's resilience. The findings call for a more nuanced discussion of coral ecosystems that includes both threats and recovery dynamics.