Reasons to Hope no. 4

Dolphins in Perth are forming the equivalent of boy bands to attract a mate

In Shark Bay, groups of four to 14 males have been spotted performing synchronised movements and displays whilst singing in unison to attract females. Shark Bay is a World Heritage Site, as it’s a wildlife refuge with the largest seagrass bank in the world. Seagrass absorbs 10% of the ocean’s carbon each year, making Shark Bay an environmental oasis and crucial ecosystem.  

Sydney’s Children’s Hospital Network is trialling recycling face masks

Mask recycling bins are currently placed at all main exits at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead until Mid-August. The face masks will be recycled into things like bowls and trays to be used in the hospital. 

Playing soundscapes of healthy coral reefs attracts fish back to damaged reefs

A damaged reef is quiet, meaning fish in open waters won’t go there to find a safe space. The findings from a 40 day study on the Great Barrier Reef found that underwater speakers playing healthy reef sounds attracted double the amount of fish with a large diversity of species. The vibrations of a healthy reef also attract coral larvae.