Coral resilience defies alarmist claims of climate catastrophe
10/19/2025 / By Willow Tohi
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 not only survived past warming extremes but are rebounding from modern bleaching events with remarkable speed. Scientific studies from French Polynesia to Australia reveal a pattern of recovery that undermines the narrative of irreversible damage.
The disconnect between alarmist rhetoric and empirical data underscores a broader trend: climate discourse often prioritizes fear over facts. As policymakers push costly interventions, reefs themselves suggest nature’s capacity to adapt.
https://www.censoredscience.com/2025-10-19-coral-resilience-defies-alarmist-claims-climate-catastrophe.html
