The big-beaked, rock-munching fish that protects coral reefs (Video)

by | Mar 16, 2023

Title The big-beaked, rock-munching fish that protect coral reefs
Description As the sun rises over a quiet coral reef, one animal breaks the morning silence. Named for its vibrant scales and beak-like teeth, the parrotfish devours a particularly crunchy breakfast: rocks. Why would any creature take bites out of the seafloor? Mike Gil explores how these quirky and flashy foragers play a key role in defending the essential coral reef ecosystem. [Directed by Franz Palomares, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Carlos Palomares].
Link to the source https://www.ted.com/talks/mike_gil_the_big_beaked_rock_munching_fish_that_protect_coral_reefs?subtitle=en