Newly Discovered Fish Songs Demonstrate Reef Restoration Success
Published:12 Dec.2021 Source:University of Exeter
Whoops, croaks, growls, raspberries and foghorns are among the sounds that demonstrate the success of a coral reef restoration project. Thousands of square metres of coral are being grown on previously destroyed reefs in Indonesia, but previously it was unclear whether these new corals would revive the entire reef ecosystem.
Now a new study, led by researchers from the University of Exeter and the University of Bristol, finds a heathy, diverse soundscape on the restored reefs. These sounds -- many of which have never been recorded before -- can be used alongside visual observations to monitor these vital ecosystems.