1Marine scientists have reported encouraging signs of recovery in a damaged coral reef off the southern coast.
2The reef suffered severe damage three years ago after unusually warm water killed large areas of coral.
3Researchers from the national university have visited the site every six months to monitor its condition.
4Their latest survey found that young corals are now growing across almost half of the reef.
5The team also recorded the return of several fish species that had disappeared from the area.
6Experts believe the recovery is partly the result of new limits on fishing near the reef.
7Local fishermen agreed to stop using certain nets that damage the fragile coral structures.
8However, scientists warn that rising sea temperatures still threaten the reef in the long term.
9They are calling for further international cooperation to protect oceans from the effects of climate change.
10The full results of the study will be published in a scientific journal later this year.