Many fish species make a living eating tiny zooplankton .

Many fish species make a living eating tiny zooplankton (drifting animals) that pass over the reef. They are mesmerizing to watch. Some studies show that these fishes can have a measurable effect on the numbers of zooplankton on the downstream side of a reef! Image courtesy of Bonaire 2008: Exploring Coral Reef Sustainability with New Technologies.

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