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Birds may be secret protectors of pristine coral reefs
Original: Some of the most pristine coral reefs have a secret weapon: birds
New reporting from NPR and North Country Public Radio highlights research suggesting that seabirds play a crucial role in keeping the world's most pristine coral reefs healthy. Seabird droppings fertilise reefs with nutrients that boost coral growth and recovery, and reefs near seabird colonies show greater resilience to warming waters and bleaching. Conservationists say protecting seabird populations could be a simple, powerful tool for safeguarding reef ecosystems.
Why now: Fresh coverage of research linking seabirds to coral reef health, timed with ongoing concern over coral bleaching
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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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