Signs of Coral Reef Recovery

Marine scientists have reported encouraging signs of recovery on a badly damaged coral reef.

海洋科学家报告称，一处严重受损的珊瑚礁出现了令人鼓舞的恢复迹象。

Surveys carried out this spring found that new coral now covers almost a third of the reef.

今年春天开展的调查发现，新生珊瑚现在覆盖了近三分之一的珊瑚礁。

Just five years ago, rising sea temperatures had destroyed much of the coral in the area.

就在五年前，海水温度上升摧毁了该海域的大部分珊瑚。

Researchers believe that a run of cooler summers has given the reef time to recover.

研究人员认为，连续几个较凉爽的夏天给了珊瑚礁恢复的时间。

However, they warn that the improvement could be reversed by another extreme heatwave.

不过，他们警告说，再来一次极端热浪，这种改善可能就会逆转。

Local authorities are now considering limits on fishing and tourist boats in the area.

当地政府目前正在考虑限制该海域的捕鱼和游船活动。