As global climate change worsens and mass bleaching events become more frequent and severe, widespread coral decline is seen worldwide, resulting in significant global efforts to promote recovery and restore these valuable ecosystems. However, effective conservation is challenged by the variability in coral functional traits across different genera and morphologies, as well as the fine-scale variation in environmental conditions that influence post-bleaching outcomes. This study investigates the environmental and morphological factors that facilitate recovery and how they vary at the reef scale. Oceanographic instruments, in-water coral surveys, and micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) were used to examine the hydrodynamic regime and coral health at three sites within One Tree Reef in the Great Barrier Reef, post the 2024 mass bleaching event. The preliminary findings show that while sites with higher current velocities produce corals with thicker skeletons, it is higher wave energy that promotes greater recovery post bleaching. Additionally, simpler growth forms demonstrated greater resilience compared to complex morphologies. These insights can inform coral reef management by prioritising conservation efforts in areas more likely to experience high mortality rates, while focusing restoration efforts on areas with greater recovery potential.