Coral Reefs Turning Silent from Overfishing, Other Human Impacts

A coral community off of Chile. (Photo: Oceana / Eduardo Sorensen)

Did you know that coral reefs are home to about one fourth of all marine life? As the most diverse of the marine ecosystems, they’re aptly nicknamed “rainforests of the sea,” says the Smithsonian. With all of the spawning, feeding, and other activity occurring on coral reefs, it’s no surprise that coral reefs are actually pretty noisy environments.

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