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As mass coral bleaching events grow in frequency and intensity, scientists are finding out more about how corals, which make up the physical foundation of reefs, respond during times of heat stress. But what is less well known is how mass bleaching events affect other components of reef ecosystems, such as their amazingly colorful array […]

Mass coral bleaching events are making it harder for some species of reef fish to identify competitors, new research reveals

Chaetodon adiergastos. Image credit: Sally A. Keith Study: Rapid resource depletion on coral reefs disrupts competitor recognition processes among butterfly species (DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2022.2158) Mass coral bleaching events are making it harder for some species of reef fish to identify compet

According to recently conducted research at Lancaster University, large-scale coral bleaching episodes make it much harder for a bunch of reef fish species to identify their rivals.

Fish that have lost food due to mass coral bleaching are getting into more unnecessary fights, causing them to expend precious energy and potentially threatening their survival, new research said Wednesday.

Scientists have discovered that invading rats on tropical islands are influencing the territorial behaviour of fish on adjacent coral reefs.

Scientists have discovered that invading rats on tropical islands are influencing the territorial behaviour of fish on adjacent coral reefs.

Coral bleaching can make it harder for fish to recognize their competitors and avoid fights. That can use up a lot of precious energy.

Coral bleaching causing unnecessary fish fights