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Constant gardeners of world’s reefs

Australian scientists have urged greater consideration for the brilliantly hued parrot fishes that tend and renew the world’s imperilled coral reefs. Parrot fishes are the constant gardeners of the reef according to Professor David Bellwood of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies (CoECRS) and James Cook University. “They play a crucial role […] … learn more→