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Seabirds found to help keep pristine coral reefs healthy
Original: Some of the most pristine coral reefs have a secret weapon: birds
New reporting highlights that the world's most pristine coral reefs owe part of their health to seabirds. Birds nesting on nearby islands deposit nutrient-rich droppings onto reefs, fertilizing coral growth and boosting fish populations. Scientists say the finding underscores why protecting seabird colonies and removing invasive rats from islands could be a cost-effective way to help reefs recover from warming, bleaching and other pressures.
Why now: Fresh coverage of research linking seabird nutrients to coral reef health is drawing attention amid ongoing concern over reef decline
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- Some of the most pristine coral reefs have a secret weapon: birds · NCPR: North Country Public Radio
- Some of the most pristine coral reefs have a secret weapon: birds · NPR
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