Parrotfish Key to Reef Survival

Treasure Beach Forum: TB Runnin's: Parrotfish Key to Reef Survival
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rebecca on Saturday, September 20, 2014 - 06:09 pm: Edit Post

Thank you Don Noel for this very informative article. I remember loving parrotfish. But I won't eat it anymore!

Parrotfish Key to Reef Survival


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Z on Sunday, September 21, 2014 - 11:23 am: Edit Post

There are so many times that our five "coarser" human senses seem inadequate to plumb and discover what is occurring in the intricate natural world that supports the well-being of all vital organisms.
So we use whatever Intelligence, advanced investigatory tools of observation we can muster to gain more understanding.
When we don't know enough of what lies behind the Curtain of Truth, we sometimes ascribe concepts of Spirit ("soul") to the great unknowns. So it is a wonder to behold the progressive realization & reports that coral reefs are actually communicating with fish for protection, and what lessons we, the human stewards, can learn to actively participate in this "creative" balance of security.

Eartheasy LINK:
http://eartheasy.com/blog/2012/11/coral-reefs-communicate-with-fish-for-protecti on/

Coral reefs are critical habitats for many species lower down on the marine food chain, and thus play a vital role in the health of all marine species. With the loss of over 50% of the Great Barrier coral since 1980, and the loss of 80% of living coral in the Caribbean, scientists have been studying reef interactions in hopes of finding ways to slow down and hopefully reverse this decline.
Recent research in the relatively healthy coral colonies near Fiji have led scientists to discover an interesting example of a symbiotic relationship which illustrates a communication between certain corals and “bodyguard” fish which protect it in return for shelter and food.

In studying the chemical messaging between species in the coral reef environment, scientists hope to develop a pharmaceutical application which may help restore damaged reefs.

Symbiosis occurs in many species in the natural environment. The Yew tree, for example, emits toxic growth inhibitors which ward off competitor species...“the symbiotic relationship between the fish and the coral on which they live is the first known example of one species chemically signalling a consumer species to remove competitors.”

This research finding is interesting and may lead to methods which help preserve diminishing coral reefs.
But it also serves as a reminder of the undiscovered wonders of the natural world which offer solutions to problems which plague mankind, and why it is critical to preserve species diversity and critical habitats.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Archie on Sunday, September 21, 2014 - 08:06 am: Edit Post

Banning all fish traps throughout the Caribbean? Are you aware of the implications of that??


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By T/B GWNEPS on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 - 11:22 am: Edit Post

Let's have a better balance to these important topics please. Many well informed people know's that the coral reef is part of the parrot fish diet, they also know's that all living things has evolve defence mechanism, and communication skills,some might be chemical,whilst others "fish species" uses colouration. This is factual.
If anyone seriously wants to know how to grow coral reef, ask on this heading and i will impart the info to them.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rebecca on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 - 06:32 pm: Edit Post

I would like to know and I am sure others would as well. Thanks for asking and I look forward to seeing the information. If we all take a part in protecting our reefs, fish, sea turtles, and environment together we can make a major impact!