Thank you for the clarification. Some may interpret "not stable" meaning that it could be detrimental to it's life, not just the textbook velocity definition.

Could you answer the second part of my question:

> "How does explosive growth fit with the predictions that the coral is dying?"

To your statement:

> "We also need to understand the biodiversity, is one coral taking over because it is better adapted and creating a monoculture"

I'd say that we should not assume one way or another. It very may well be, or not. That data is probably out there and I'd be interested to know the answer. If the answer is yes, it's very healthy.

I'd also like to know what species these scientists are breeding. If it's only a select few species, is that healthier than the species that have adapted naturally and are growing fine?