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Scientists discover stunning 310-mile coral reef corridor in Gulf of Mexico
Posted on 7/24/19 at 2:20 pm
Posted on 7/24/19 at 2:20 pm
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The fishing industry and sedimentation from runoff pose a threat to the reefs, the researchers say. Though they want to build in new ecological protections for the reefs, they don't want to destroy fishermen's primary source of income.
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Posted on 7/24/19 at 2:20 pm to SEClint
Screw the fishermen
Posted on 7/24/19 at 2:25 pm to SEClint
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The fishing industry and sedimentation from runoff pose a threat to the reefs, the researchers say.
So they discover this reef and immediately it’s “threatened”. Give me a break.
Posted on 7/24/19 at 2:25 pm to Darth_Vader
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So they discover this reef and immediately it’s “threatened”. Give me a break.
Posted on 7/24/19 at 2:26 pm to SEClint
doesn't look threatened.
Posted on 7/24/19 at 2:28 pm to MorbidTheClown
Seems to be a species of encrusting sponge and an invasive volitan lionfish. We need to see more of this reef to render a true verdict...
Posted on 7/24/19 at 2:29 pm to MorbidTheClown
quote:well ill play....... That picture is the exact reason it is threatened. That is a Lion Fish. they are an invasive species from the pacific ocean and have no natural predators yet. Some sharks and groupers are learning to eat them though.
doesn't look threatened.
This post was edited on 7/24/19 at 2:35 pm
Posted on 7/24/19 at 2:29 pm to Darth_Vader
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So they discover this reef and immediately it’s “threatened”. Give me a break.
That's what I was thinking,..what if the runoff and industry has actually helped it to grow?
Posted on 7/24/19 at 2:29 pm to SEClint
I like how they included the invasive species of fish in the pic
Posted on 7/24/19 at 2:30 pm to SEClint
If it's not "endangered" they can't get money to save it can they?
Posted on 7/24/19 at 2:30 pm to CarRamrod
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Some sharks and groupers are learning to eat them though.
They are a species of grouper, the meat is delicious!
Posted on 7/24/19 at 2:30 pm to CarRamrod
looks like a happy,healthy reef having friends over for dinner.
Posted on 7/24/19 at 2:30 pm to CarRamrod
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evasive species
An evasive invasive species, a dangerous combo...
Posted on 7/24/19 at 2:32 pm to LSUWoodworker
quote:thats not what wikipedia says.
They are a species of grouper,
They are not even in the same order.
This post was edited on 7/24/19 at 2:35 pm
Posted on 7/24/19 at 2:34 pm to FutureMikeVIII
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An evasive invasive species, a dangerous combo...
With no known predictors.
Posted on 7/24/19 at 2:35 pm to Kcrad
quote:fat fingers can really get you huh.
An evasive invasive species, a dangerous combo...
With no known predictors.
Posted on 7/24/19 at 2:35 pm to Kcrad
Damn good eats. Florida is making$$$$
Posted on 7/24/19 at 2:37 pm to Darth_Vader
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So they discover this reef and immediately it’s “threatened”. Give me a break.
I think the thought is that all reefs are important and all are threatened. And more often that not humans frick things up rather than making them better.
Posted on 7/24/19 at 2:38 pm to FutureMikeVIII
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An evasive invasive species
They're not particularly evasive. They just sit there so you can kill them. They have no reason to run because they don't have any natural predators.
Posted on 7/24/19 at 2:43 pm to SEClint
I thought BP destroyed all life?
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