Coral Reefs and their key Ingredient: FISH!

Hey guys! Today I am going to discuss the key ingredient in saving coral reefs. Wait for it..... FISH! They are the key to restoring worn out coral reef ecosystems. Coral reefs usually degrade because of over fishing. Well how do you solve a problem like that. Well first we will have to manage the fishing and second, add more fish. " For overfished coral reef systems, restoring fish populations that perform key roles will in turn restore ecological functions critical to recovery. For moderately or lightly fished reefs, the recipe requires knowing which fish to catch, how many, and which to leave behind." Many coral reefs in this world are in great peril and there are many threats other than overfishing like pollution, coastal development and climate change that has a disastrous effect on our beautiful coral reefs. Scientists are now trying to figure out how many fish can be taken out of the coral reefs and not cause a major disturbance. The biomass of the coral reefs must be maintained and scientists are trying their best to analyze every aspect of the coral reefs so they can create a perfect formula that will help preserve them. One of the most important fish being taken away from their home is the reef fish which is an important tool in the recovery of the coral reefs. " "Reef fish play a range of important roles in the functioning of coral reef ecosystems, for example by grazing algae and controlling coral-eating invertebrates, that help to maintain the ecosystem as a whole," said coauthor Nick Graham of James Cook University. "By linking fisheries to ecology, we can now make informed statements about ecosystem function at a given level of fish biomass." These reef fish need to be preserved so that their home may be preserved. As of right now scientists haven't completely set a solution into effect, but is working on it. Personally, I hope that the coral reefs maintain their beauty and value.

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