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Ana Molina

@anysunreef.bsky.social

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Stories from the sea 🌊 Marine ecologist exploring coral reefs and coastal ecosystems 🐠🌴 Community outreach and citizen brigades for conservation 🤝 Science to share, conserve, and connect IG: @anysun_reef

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Lisa S Gardiner @lisasgardiner.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

When reporting and writing this story, I learned so much about why parrotfish are AMAZING. Thanks to @kt-cramer.bsky.social @lalvarezfilip.bsky.social @anysunreef.bsky.social and @ichnologist.bsky.social for their research and perspectives on these funny fishes!

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Lorenzo Alvarez-Filip @lalvarezfilip.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

🌊🌊🪸🪸 Ever wonder how a hurricane modifies the landscape structure of a coral reef? In this newly published study, we use high-resolution drone imagery to explore how the impact of disturbances modulates the spatial arrangement and distribution of Acropora palmate patches. doi.org/10.1007/s003...

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 27/02/2025

Conservation efforts focused solely on parrotfish may not be enough to save coral reefs. Here’s why scientists call for tailored strategies that consider each species' unique impact: 🌎 #climatesky #coralreefs

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Parrotfish support healthy coral reefs, but they’re not a cure-all, and sometimes cause harm

A widely held view in ocean conservation asserts that parrotfish are key to healthy coral reefs. But evidence suggests that the relationship is more complicated.

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