🪸🔊Healthy coral reefs have a sound of their own.
Scientists are using underwater speakers to help restore damaged reefs by broadcasting the acoustic signature of thriving coral ecosystems. From snapping shrimp to the calls of reef fish, these sounds guide coral larvae toward safe places to settle and grow.
Researchers found that degraded reefs exposed to healthy reef soundscapes attracted up to 7 times more coral settlement than silent reefs. As coral reefs continue to disappear worldwide, this approach could become a powerful new tool for protecting marine biodiversity and coastal communities.
Could sound become one of the most important tools in ocean restoration?
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