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Scientists boost coral larval settlement with sound and engineered reefs
Original: In situ enhancement of coral larval settlement using acoustic enrichment, engineered habitats and living materials
A study published in Nature reports a field method to increase coral larval settlement by combining acoustic enrichment, specially engineered habitat structures and living materials on degraded reefs. The researchers say the approach could help young corals colonise damaged areas more reliably, offering a practical tool for reef restoration as warming, bleaching and acidification continue to shrink coral populations worldwide.
Why now: Coral reef collapse is a pressing environmental concern, so new restoration techniques that could help reefs recover draw wide attention.
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