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Despite mass coral bleaching events in the summers of 2016 and 2017 that badly damaged parts of the reef, much of the marine park — roughly the size of Japan — continues to thrive. A visit to the largest living structure on Earth remains an experience of a lifetime. Over the past couple of years, coral has regenerated and local scientists have developed innovative ways to foster coral growth both in and out of the water.