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Sound played to degraded Hawaiian reef draws fish back

Original: Experts played fish noises to a degraded reef in Hawaiʻi. What happened next was astounding

Marine researchers in Hawaiʻi broadcast recordings of healthy reef fish sounds at a degraded reef, and fish returned in striking numbers. The experiment suggests acoustic enrichment could help restore reefs damaged by bleaching and other pressures, offering a low-cost tool alongside coral planting.

Why now: A surprising low-tech restoration result offers hope for damaged coral reefs worldwide.

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• Experts played fish noises to a degraded reef in Hawaiʻi. What happened next was astounding · BBC Wildlife Magazine
• Experts played fish noises to a degraded reef in Hawaiʻi. What happened next was astounding · BBC Wildlife Magazine

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