Combining efforts to mitigate human impacts on both land and sea proved effective in reducing coral loss during a severe marine heatwave in Hawaii, as highlighted in a Nature study. The research indicates the potential of integrated management strategies in safeguarding coral reefs. By analyzing the effects of human activities on reefs and ocean temperatures over a 20-year period, the study showed that coral cover increased in areas with mitigated human impacts prior to the heatwave, resulting in decreased coral loss during the event. The findings emphasize the importance of such strategies for long-term coral reef resilience in a changing climate.