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Post by ZandraJoi on Apr 26, 2023 10:48:09 GMT -5
www.naturalawakenings.com/2023/03/31/428959/rebuilding-coral-reefs-with-sound"Rapid ocean warming and other effects caused by climate change have stressed and degraded corals around the globe, and scientists have been studying ways to rebuild, manage and conserve these vital ecosystems. A new Australian study published in Journal of Applied Ecology tested whether playing certain sounds underwater at reef restoration sites could boost the recruitment of oysters and enhance their habitat-building efforts. Australia’s flat oyster is a key reef-building organism targeted for restoration efforts. Previous studies had shown that the sound of healthy reefs differs from that of damaged reefs. Using inexpensive marine speakers, the researchers reproduced the sound of a healthy reef at four sites across two of the largest oyster reef restorations in Australia and compared the results to areas that did not receive this soundscape enrichment. The sonically enhanced areas resulted in the presence of more and larger oysters that formed more three-dimensional habitats atop the reef restorations. The scientists propose that the use of marine soundscapes during early stages of new reef restoration projects could reduce the cost of habitat recovery." My notes: I only wish we didn't have to "rebuild", that we'd have a healthy environment for all creatures.
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Post by kyng on Apr 27, 2023 13:54:18 GMT -5
Yeah, I agree: I wish we didn't have to rebuild too. But if we have to, then this is a neat idea !
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Post by lainee on Apr 27, 2023 18:53:41 GMT -5
Totally agree...we shouldn't have to 'rebuild'. But, yes, this is an awesome idea!
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Post by Bob on Apr 29, 2023 16:48:54 GMT -5
I agree with the others. Sad we have to rebuild. We'll see how well this works.
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