Tiny Damselfish May Destroy A Caribbean Reef

[Greg Hiller]

Tiny Damselfish May Destroy A Caribbean Reef

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111743524

Pretty interesting. The funny thing is on the same page there was also a story about the invading lionfish that have started breeding in the Caribbean. They originally came from some that escaped or were released from an aquarium, as lionfish are not a Caribbean species. I was just thinking, perhaps the lionfish will end up taking care of these damsels!

[FOXYB]

so damsels are as annoying in the ocean as in our little tanks:)
scary to think that reefs could be gone within our childrens life time

[coralcor]

so damsels are as annoying in the ocean as in our little tanks:)
scary to think that reefs could be gone within our childrens life time

yep.... but because of all the reef tanks we could reseed the reefs... would be like a big frag swap... with the sea

[jackthestrat]

Reminds me of how powerful a single mosquito can be when it gets under your netting...

[swreef103]

huh that's the main reason for keeping them captive.bcuz someday it might not be there and we'll all have a piece of the ocean in our homes...i love this hobby!!!
oh yeah GO GREEN!!!!

[AF1]

Very interesting!