New research suggests dolphin poop might preserve coral reefs.Warming waters are bleaching reefs.Scientists claim marine mammal faeces helps them recuperate.
ZSL's Dr. Tom Letessier said: "Climate change and biodiversity loss threaten coral reefs worldwide.
This study identifies spinner dolphins as an ally.
Dr. Letessier: "We established spinner dolphins are everyday travellers by evaluating 30 years of visual observations and 6 months of auditory recordings.
Deep-feeding dolphins relax in protected lagoons and deposit half of their nutrient-rich faeces there.
Dr. Letessier added, "By defecating in shallow atoll lagoons, dolphins provide crucial nutrients for corals, presenting the greatest argument for keeping dolphins to safeguard reefs."