When reporting and writing this story, I learned so much about why parrotfish are AMAZING. Thanks to @kt-cramer.bsky.social @lalvarezfilip.bsky.social @anysunreef.bsky.social and @ichnologist.bsky.social for their research and perspectives on these funny fishes!
🌊🌊🪸🪸 Ever wonder how a hurricane modifies the landscape structure of a coral reef? In this newly published study, we use high-resolution drone imagery to explore how the impact of disturbances modulates the spatial arrangement and distribution of Acropora palmate patches.
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Conservation efforts focused solely on parrotfish may not be enough to save coral reefs. Here’s why scientists call for tailored strategies that consider each species' unique impact:
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Agua Azul waterfalls, Chiapas
The feeling
#waterfall #river #mindfulness
#jungle #meditation #nature
Absolutely! I’d love for this space to help connect people, communities, and projects! Reef ecologist here, right now using photogrammetry to refine some measurements at reef scale. Lover of working with Fish, Corals and Friends! Thanks for sharing this beautiful model!
