Why Coral Reefs Need You to Listen

Host Rachel Feltman is joined by conservation bioacoustics
researcher Isla Keesje Davidson to explore the vibrant world of
coral reefs through an unexpected lens: sound. They discuss how
healthy coral reefs sound different from those in distress, why
listening to the ocean could be key to its preservation and how you
can be part of this groundbreaking research. Recommended
reading:  — Earth’s Coral Reefs Face a New, Deadly Mass
Bleaching. They Can Still Be Saved — We Can Save Earth’s Coral
Reefs Email us at sciencequickly@sciam.com if you have any
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