Some of the healthiest coral reefs in the world are in the Pacific Ocean. One of the secrets to their success comes from something unexpected: seabirds.
Scientists are finding that there’s a vital connection between reefs and the wildlife on the islands nearby. It’s providing lessons for restoring reefs around the world.
NPR’s Lauren Sommer reports from Palmyra Atoll in the remote Pacific.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
Copyright 2026 WBUR