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Stanford finds way to help dying coral reefs recover fast

Stanford researchers say their approach could help damaged reefs rebound quickly and completely; a rare environmental story where the headline is actually good.

On air: Hank Ledger, Dale Bearman and Dr. Nina Byte on The Five O'Clock
Published 4:34 PM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Gizmodo: “Stanford Just Figured Out How to Lead Dying Coral Reefs to a ‘Fast and Full Recovery’”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 4:34 PM ET on The Five O'Clock, by Hank Ledger, Dale Bearman and Dr. Nina Byte.

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GizmodoStanford Just Figured Out How to Lead Dying Coral Reefs to a ‘Fast and Full Recovery’

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWe promised you this one: Stanford researchers say they have found a way to help dying coral reefs make what they call a fast and full recovery.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentIt matters because reefs shelter huge numbers of fish and protect coastlines, and most of the reef news lately has been funerals.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentA method that works quickly is the first genuinely good result in a while.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorQuickly is how every disaster starts, Nina. Somebody fixes the reef, the reef gets cocky, and then what?
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentAnd then it grows. That's the whole outcome you're afraid of.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorUnchecked growth, I've seen the films.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorDale found the one good-news story of the day and still got a monster out of it.