Ana Molina
@anysunreef.bsky.social
Stories from the sea 🌊
Marine ecologist exploring coral reefs and coastal ecosystems 🐠🌴
Community outreach and citizen brigades for conservation 🤝
Science to share, conserve, and connect
IG: @anysun_reef
Marine ecologist exploring coral reefs and coastal ecosystems 🐠🌴
Community outreach and citizen brigades for conservation 🤝
Science to share, conserve, and connect
IG: @anysun_reef
Reposted by Ana Molina
When reporting and writing this story, I learned so much about why parrotfish are AMAZING. Thanks to @kt-cramer.bsky.social @lalvarezfilip.bsky.social @anysunreef.bsky.social and @ichnologist.bsky.social for their research and perspectives on these funny fishes!
Are parrotfish a superhero for struggling reefs? Sometimes, but not always. It depends on other reef stressors. And there are a lot of stressors. https://www.snexplores.org/article/parrotfish-algae-coral-reef-ecosystems
Parrotfish shape the future of coral reefs, one bite at a time
Could these colorful fish aid struggling coral? Yes, but not always. Parrotfish play a complex role in reefs — and sometimes may cause harm.
www.snexplores.org
October 24, 2025 at 10:53 AM
When reporting and writing this story, I learned so much about why parrotfish are AMAZING. Thanks to @kt-cramer.bsky.social @lalvarezfilip.bsky.social @anysunreef.bsky.social and @ichnologist.bsky.social for their research and perspectives on these funny fishes!
Reposted by Ana Molina
🌊🌊🪸🪸 Ever wonder how a hurricane modifies the landscape structure of a coral reef? In this newly published study, we use high-resolution drone imagery to explore how the impact of disturbances modulates the spatial arrangement and distribution of Acropora palmate patches.
doi.org/10.1007/s003...
doi.org/10.1007/s003...
April 14, 2025 at 10:58 PM
🌊🌊🪸🪸 Ever wonder how a hurricane modifies the landscape structure of a coral reef? In this newly published study, we use high-resolution drone imagery to explore how the impact of disturbances modulates the spatial arrangement and distribution of Acropora palmate patches.
doi.org/10.1007/s003...
doi.org/10.1007/s003...
Reposted by Ana Molina
Conservation efforts focused solely on parrotfish may not be enough to save coral reefs. Here’s why scientists call for tailored strategies that consider each species' unique impact:
🌎 #climatesky #coralreefs
🌎 #climatesky #coralreefs
Parrotfish support healthy coral reefs, but they’re not a cure-all, and sometimes cause harm
A widely held view in ocean conservation asserts that parrotfish are key to healthy coral reefs. But evidence suggests that the relationship is more complicated.
buff.ly
February 27, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Conservation efforts focused solely on parrotfish may not be enough to save coral reefs. Here’s why scientists call for tailored strategies that consider each species' unique impact:
🌎 #climatesky #coralreefs
🌎 #climatesky #coralreefs