"Lobsters: The Unexpected Saviors of Florida's Coral Reefs"

TL;DR
Spiny lobsters, which urinate in the water to scare off predatory worms and snails, could help save Florida's dying coral reefs. A study by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission found that these lobsters act as natural predators to coral-damaging creatures, potentially aiding coral restoration efforts. However, significant human intervention is still needed to combat the severe decline in coral health due to climate change and other environmental stressors.
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