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Sharks surprise researcher as reef life returns
Original: I ask Jenkins what the most surprising type of sea life to return to the reef has been. He mentions the men in the grey
Researcher Jenkins says one of the most surprising signs of the reef's recovery has been the return of sharks, which he calls the 'men in the grey suits'. Juvenile white tip sharks coming back was an unexpected highlight, and sharks are now seen swimming around the reef both day and night, suggesting the ecosystem is rebounding.
Why now: The return of apex predators like sharks is a striking sign that reef restoration efforts are working.
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- I ask Jenkins what the most surprising type of sea life to return to the reef has been. He mentions the men in the grey suits: sharks. “Juvenile white tips coming back was a great surprise,” Jenkins says. “Over time now, we see larger # sharks swimming around day and night. A… · rewildingmag@spore.social · 7
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