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Imogen Howse

‌New Study By Lancaster University Reveals The Crucial Role Of Seabird Droppings In Coral Recovery

Birds across the sky. Lancaster study reveals the remarkable healing powers of avian fertilizer on coral reefs. (Dr Cassandra Benkwitt via SWNS)

Seabirds could help save the world’s coral reefs from climate change, according to a new study.

Colonies next to reefs more than doubled the coral’s growth rate following bleaching incidents, when the coral dies after temporary sea temperatures rise. 

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