Being a fussy eater is a problem for reef fish who seek refuge from climate change on deeper reefs.
Being a fussy eater is a problem for reef fish who seek refuge from climate change on deeper reefs. But, scientists discovered, the coral that these fussy fish eat can support them.
The study was led by Dr Chancey MacDonald at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies (Coral CoE) at James Cook University (JCU).
Dr MacDonald said it’s increasingly difficult for species to deal with rapidly changing environments across the globe. He says while some species are likely to find refuges in marginal environments, survival may be difficult. Especially if they’re fussy eaters.
“Some animals are likely to be pushed close to the borders of their environmental range, where living will be more difficult,” Dr MacDonald said.
Read more at ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies
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