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Sharks returning to restored reef surprises scientist Jenkins
Original: I ask Jenkins what the most surprising type of sea life to return to the reef has been. He mentions the men in the grey
Researcher Jenkins says one of the most surprising signs of recovery on the reef is the return of sharks, known as men in the grey suits. Juvenile white tips came back unexpectedly, and larger sharks are now seen swimming around the reef both day and night, a sign the ecosystem is regaining health.
Why now: The return of apex predators like sharks is being highlighted as striking evidence the reef restoration is working.
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- I ask Jenkins what the most surprising type of sea life to return to the reef has been. He mentions the men in the grey suits: sharks. “Juvenile white tips coming back was a great surprise,” Jenkins says. “Over time now, we see larger # sharks swimming around day and night. A… · rewildingmag@spore.social · 7
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