University of Michigan: Reef Fish Must Relearn 'Rules Of Engagement' After Coral Bleaching
January 05, 2023
January 05, 2023
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release:
Mass coral bleaching events are making it harder for some species of reef fish to identify competitors, new research reveals.
Scientists studying reefs across five Indo-Pacific regions found that the ability of butterfly fish individuals to identify competitor species and respond appropriately was compromised after widespread loss of coral caused by bleaching.
Mass coral bleaching events are making it harder for some species of reef fish to identify competitors, new research reveals.
Scientists studying reefs across five Indo-Pacific regions found that the ability of butterfly fish individuals to identify competitor species and respond appropriately was compromised after widespread loss of coral caused by bleaching.