Eliminating invasive rats may restore nutrient flow across food chain networks in Seychelles
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 13:07
in Biology & Nature
Ecosystems are characterized by interconnected structure and functions. A study published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Casey Benkwitt at Lancaster University, United Kingdom and colleagues suggests that restoring seabird populations via eradication of rats may help coral reefs by restoring nutrient connectivity in disrupted food chains.