One way to protect coral reefs? Bring back seabirds

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Source: www.npr.org · Section: headlines · Bias: Left · Published: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Coral reefs are facing increasing threats around the globe. But on a remote Pacific island, scientists have found that reefs can get help from a surprising ally: seabirds.