The big-beaked, rock-munching fish that protect coral reefs - Mike Gil

Discover the quirky creature known as the parrotfish, and the key role it plays in keeping coral reefs healthy and thriving. -- As the sun rises over a quiet coral reef, one animal breaks the morning silence. Named for its vibrant scales and beak-like teeth, the parrotfish devours a particularly crunchy breakfast: rocks. Why would any creature take bites out of the seafloor? Mike Gil explores how these quirky and flashy foragers play a key role in defending the essential coral reef ecosystem. Lesson by Mike Gil, directed by Franz Palomares. Sign up for our newsletter: Support us on Patreon: Follow us on Facebook: Find us on Twitter: Peep us on Instagram: View full lesson: Thank you so much to our patrons for your support! Without you this video would not be possible! Jose