Fish key to reef climate survival

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  1. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    Duh.

    "A healthy fish population could be the key to ensuring coral reefs survive the impacts of climate change, pollution, overfishing and other threats.

    Australian scientists found that some fish act as 'lawnmowers', keeping coral free of kelp and unwanted algae. "


    BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Fish key to reef climate survival
     
    Matt Rogers, Mar 20, 2008
    Matt Rogers, Mar 20, 2008
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  2. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    ::) I wonder how much money it took to research what most already know. :angry:
     
    amcarrig, Mar 21, 2008
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  3. Matt Rogers

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    In all seriousness everybody would benefit from more communication here.
    We many not the the titles and degrees, but that doesn't mean we couldn't contribute good information.
     
    Matt Rogers, Mar 23, 2008
    Matt Rogers, Mar 23, 2008
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