Of Rats and Reefs: How rodents are harming tropical coral

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Published Jul 11, 2018

Scientists have discovered an unusual link between rats on tropical islands, and the health of nearby reefs. It's all down to invasive rodents setting off a chain reaction that can starve marine ecosystems.

The research suggests that rodents may have a bigger impact on reef growth than previously thought. The authors are now urging governments to consider pest control as a strategy to protect corals from climate change.

Find the original research paper at https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-018-0202-3

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