How hard-surface feeding unlocked a burst of reef fish evolution 50 million years ago

Why are there so many species of coral reef fish? According to a new study, it's because about 50 million years ago, some ...
Yale Environment 360

Explosive evolution: Study reveals rapid diversification of coral-reef fishes

The biodiversity of the Earth’s oceans is disproportionately concentrated in coral reefs — the vibrant undersea ecosystems where thousands of known marine species reside. A new Yale-led study offers ...
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New NYUAD study reveals hidden stress facing coral reef fish in the Arabian Gulf

Research shows nighttime drops in oxygen force fish to use more energy and could affect the health of entire reef ecosystems Abu Dhabi, UAE: A new study from NYU Abu Dhabi has found that small coral ...
StamfordAdvocate

How fish and clean water can protect coral reefs from warming oceans

(THE CONVERSATION) Hurricanes and waterspouts. Bone-chilling rain and 100 degree Fahrenheit temperatures. Jellyfish and fire coral stings. Broken toes, shoulders, knees and fingers. Entanglements in ...