The parrotfish paradigm. Corals and the reef bottom they live on need to stay clean to prevent seaweed from growing on their surfaces. Excessive seaweed growth on reefs can block sunlight from ...

Parrotfish are essentially janitors who are very good at their jobs. While cruising around the reef, these animals — which live in oceans all over the world — scrape colonies of bacteria and ...

These protected areas bring an incredible amount of biodiversity right into the bustling metropolis–including coral reefs.

Parrotfish depend on coral reefs for food and shelter. Losses in corals—due to ocean acidification and warming—can have significant impacts on their habitat and populations. At the same time, ...

Parrotfish are able to produce tonnes of sand each year. In the Caribbean and Hawaii, it’s estimated that up to 70% of beach sand has gone through the guts of parrotfish. Wherever you next lay down ...

Seeing a large male parrotfish out on the reef is very exciting because it is so colorful with bright blue, green, purple,red and yellow markings.

Sleep in fish may look different from humans, but rest is essential for survival. Here’s what experts have to say about fish sleep. A protective mucous cocoon surrounds this parrotfish as it ...

Two Homestead men were given notices to appear in court after a Florida Keys deputy found them with dead parrotfish Monday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Willie Guerra ...

A dead parrotfish is displayed on the ground at Long Key Bridge Monday, May 26, 2025. Monroe County Sheriff's Office Two Homestead men were given notices to appear in court after a Florida Keys ...