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A few nights of artificial light leaves reef fish sleepless and aggressive

Just a few nights under the glow of coastal lights is enough to send reef fish into a spiral of sleeplessness and aggression, ...
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Israel study finds coastal lights leave reef fish sleepless, aggressive, and marked by DNA damage

"Sleep is a critical period for biological repair." ...
Yahoo

After years of work, the Spectacle Reef Light Station's restoration is nearing completion

CHEBOYGAN — After years of logistical planning nightmares and an intense labor of love, the Spectacle Reef Light Station's restoration is nearing its end. The Spectacle Reef Light Station stands 18 ...

Artificial light is keeping reef fish awake in the Gulf of Aqaba; they sleep less, get more aggressive, and carry signs of brain stress, a study finds

Coastal light pollution is disrupting the sleep patterns of sea animals, particularly coral reef fish. A new study reveals that even low levels of artificial light at night cause blue-green damselfish ...
Phys.org

Reef-building corals use a previously unknown mechanism involving chloride to 'see' visible light

Corals may lack eyes, but they are far from blind. These delicate animals sense light in ways that continue to amaze and inspire the scientific community. Researchers from Osaka Metropolitan ...