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Florida coral reef documentary is well-received at film festivals
Over the course of four years, Miami native Michael Zimmer spent dozens of hours underwater filming a team of scientists as ...
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Parrotfish support healthy coral reefs, but they're not a cure-all, and sometimes cause harm
Over the past several decades, many studies have spotlighted the role of "grazers"—fish who feed on algae—in keeping coral reefs clean and healthy. Protecting parrotfish, a family of some 90 ...
Earth.com5d
Tiny crabs protect reefs by eating baby crown-of-thorns starfish
Scientists discovered that crabs eat young crown-of-thorns starfish, reducing their population before they damage coral reefs ...
Maui Now3d
Community-led coral restoration effort launches in South Maui
A new Community-Based Coral Restoration Area (CBCRA), established in South Maui, is offering damaged corals a chance to ...
The Star12d
Dive right in to save coral reefs
“We know from scientific findings that a thriving coral reef ecosystem supports a healthy fish population and its underwater environment attracts tourists. “Mersing is known for its beautiful ...
Phys.org27d
Parrotfish support healthy coral reefs, but they're not a cure-all, and sometimes cause harm
Second, while parrotfish help reefs to grow by keeping them clean, they also can cause gradual erosion of reef structures. Some parrotfish species graze by biting off chunks of coral, especially ...
Houston Chronicle27d
Parrotfish support healthy coral reefs, but they’re not a cure-all, and sometimes cause harm
Over the past several decades, many studies have spotlighted the role of “grazers” – fish who feed on algae – in keeping coral reefs clean and healthy. Protecting parrotfish, a family of ...