Seabird guano boosts coral reef resilience via nutrient transfer, Palmyra study shows

Research on Palmyra Atoll indicates seabird droppings fertilize terrestrial forests, with nutrients washing into the ocean to support coral reef ecosystems. Rat removal and palm thinning have aided bird recovery, highlighting a land-sea conservation link. The finding underscores ecosystem interdependence but does not alter immediate market or geopolitical dynamics.

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