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Heartbreaking Reef Arrival
- Tim Lamont's first visit to the Great Barrier Reef showed devastating bleaching damage.
- The reef looked like a battlefield with once vibrant coral now only grey rubble fields.
Coral Reef Soundscape Importance
- Coral reef fish use a rich variety of sounds for communication similar to birdsong.
- Sound is key because underwater visibility is low but sound travels far, making it essential for fish life.
Reef Sounds Attract Fish
- Fish use coral reef sounds to find and select reefs to inhabit.
- Healthy reefs produce distinctive sound signatures that attract fish, aiding ecosystem regeneration.