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Title: Replayed reef sounds induce settlement of Favia fragum coral larvae in aquaria and field environments
Acoustic cues of healthy reefs are known to support critical settlement behaviors for one reef-building coral, but acoustic responses have not been demonstrated in additional species. Settlement of Favia fragum larvae in response to replayed coral reef soundscapes were observed by exposing larvae in aquaria and reef settings to playback sound treatments for 24–72 h. Settlement increased under 24 h sound treatments in both experiments. The results add to growing knowledge that acoustically mediated settlement may be widespread among stony corals with species-specific attributes, suggesting sound could be one tool employed to rehabilitate and build resilience within imperiled reef communities.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
2318921
PAR ID:
10589343
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Publisher / Repository:
Acoustical Society of America (ASA)
Date Published:
Journal Name:
JASA Express Letters
Volume:
4
Issue:
10
ISSN:
2691-1191
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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