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The hidden stress facing coral reef fish in the Arabian Gulf

A new study from NYU Abu Dhabi has found that small coral reef fish in the Arabian Gulf are facing a hidden but growing source of stress. When oxygen levels drop at night, a common occurrence on some of the world's hottest reefs, these fish must use extra energy just to recover the next day. Over ti...

The hidden stress facing coral reef fish in the Arabian Gulf
Image: Phys.org
A new study from NYU Abu Dhabi has found that small coral reef fish in the Arabian Gulf are facing a hidden but growing source of stress. When oxygen levels drop at night, a common occurrence on some of the world's hottest reefs, these fish must use extra energy just to recover the next day. Over time, this additional strain could impact their growth, survival, and the overall balance of reef ecosystems.

Originally published at Phys.org

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