When reporting and writing this story, I learned so much about why parrotfish are AMAZING. Thanks to @kt-cramer.bsky.social @lalvarezfilip.bsky.social @anysunreef.bsky.social and @ichnologist.bsky.social for their research and perspectives on these funny fishes!

🌊🌊🪸🪸 Ever wonder how a hurricane modifies the landscape structure of a coral reef? In this newly published study, we use high-resolution drone imagery to explore how the impact of disturbances modulates the spatial arrangement and distribution of Acropora palmate patches. doi.org/10.1007/s003...

Conservation efforts focused solely on parrotfish may not be enough to save coral reefs. Here’s why scientists call for tailored strategies that consider each species' unique impact: 🌎 #climatesky #coralreefs