Artificial light Is keeping reef fish awake, and the effects may ripple across coral reefs
A study from Bar-Ilan University reveals that artificial light at night disrupts the sleep patterns and brain health of reef fish. Researchers found that even low levels of light cause fish to become more aggressive and feed at irregular hours.
Why it matters
This research highlights how human-made light pollution is negatively impacting marine ecosystems and biodiversity.
Bar-Ilan University study finds that coastal light pollution disrupts sleep and is associated with increased markers of DNA damage in the brains of reef fish
The article reports on scientific findings without political or social commentary.
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