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Underwater Heroes Ignored for Years: The Secret Protectors of Coral Reefs Finally Revealed
In a groundbreaking revelation that has stirred the marine biology community, researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology have uncovered the profound impact of one of the ocean's most underrated inhabitants: the sea cucumber. Known colloquially as the 'janitors of the sea,' these creatures play a pivotal role in maintaining the health and vitality of coral reefs, the ocean's biodiversity hotspots.