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Artificial reefs act as cleaning stations in temperate waters

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Cleaning symbiosis is most often reported from tropical coral reefs. We show that this mutualistic relationship occurs between female Coris auricularis (Labridae) and a range of resident and transitory fish species on temperate artificial reefs. The vertical relief and fish aggregation effect allow artificial reefs to act as cleaning stations.

Source: Pacific Conservation Biology

DOI: 10.1071/pc25049

Authors: Kurt N. Krispyn, James H. Florisson, James R. Tweedley

Institutions: Murdoch University, Harry Butler Institute, Recfishwest

Language: English

Topic: Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies

Subfield: Ecology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Life below water

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4414414576

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