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Uncovering hidden life of ‘dead’ coral reefs – Mirage News
‘Dead’ coral rubble can support more animals than live coral, according to University of Queensland researchers trialling a high-tech sampling…
‘Dead’ coral rubble can support more animals than live coral, according to University of Queensland researchers trialling a high-tech sampling method.
UQ’s Dr Kenny Wolfe said that reef rubble habitat was often overlooked as desolate, unattractive and ‘dead’, however reef rubble was very much alive.
“When people think of coral reefs they often think of larger invertebrates that are easily found, such as sea cucumbers, starfish and giant clams,” Dr Wolfe said.
“But interestingly, dead coral ru…
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