Australian scientists are trying to boost coral regrowth. Experiments broadcasting sounds from healthy coral reefs are helping them.
Every coral reef has its own soundscape. The pops, grunts, crackles and croaks made by marine creatures create signature soundtracks to each reef.
"A healthy habitat has a rich, complex soundscape," explains Miles Parsons, an acoustic scientist with the Australian Institute of Marine Sciences . Dr Parson says part of the complex work acoustic scientists are tasked with is understanding what sounds can tell them about how marine communities are functioning — and how they interact with factors in their environment such as the sun, moon, tide, temperature and salinity, all of which can impact the soundscape.
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