Australian researchers turn to AI to save coral reefs

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Australia's Great Barrier Reef faces its steepest coral decline in decades after repeated mass bleaching events. Now, scientists are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for help. The new Deployment Guidance System uses GPS, cameras and AI to identify ideal spots and plant baby corals with precision — far faster than traditional diver-led methods. Researchers hope this tech can restore reef ecosystems before rising ocean temperatures cause further devastation.