Scientists have discovered an unusual link between rats on tropical islands, and the health of nearby reefs. It’s all down to invasive rodents setting off a chain reaction that can starve marine ecosystems. The research suggests that rodents may have a bigger impact on reef growth than previously thought. The authors are now urging governments to consider pest control as a strategy to protect corals from climate change. Find the original research paper at https://www.nature.com/articles/s4158… And read a News and Views article on the research here: https://www.nature.com/articles/d4158…
Of Rats and Reefs: How rodents are harming tropical coral
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