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For forty years, scientists have been flying underwater on manta tow surveys to track the Great Barrier Reef’s health, counting fish and coral to spot bleaching and starfish outbreaks. This consistent, long-term monitoring by Australia’s marine institute—spanning nearly 500 sites—has become one of the world’s longest coral reef studies. It’s revealed how no-fishing zones boosted biodiversity, and how the reef rebounded after major bleaching events in 2016 and 2017. The data, freely available, offers a vital baseline to measure conservation success and prove the reef’s resilience.

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