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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Knight in spiny armor': could lobsters help save Florida's dying corals?

Spiny lobsters are unexpected heroes in saving Florida's coral reefs by scaring off predators and helping restore nursery-grown corals. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
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The lowly sea cucumber may be helping to protect coral reefs against disease

Coral fragments can be planted to grow new corals efficiently.
Sea cucumbers play a crucial role in maintaining coral health by cleaning up the reef. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
OMG science

Unlikely Wild Animals Are Being Smuggled Into U.S. Ports: Corals

Marine life traffickers illegally extract corals from reefs, hiding them among legal shipments, contributing to global coral endangerment.
Coral is the third-most confiscated wildlife globally, comprising 14.6% of seizures, with the U.S. being a significant part of this trade. [ more ]
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