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- 1US reef robot finds coral pillar hiding 25 times more fish▼In 2026, a US reef robot found one coral pillar hiding nearly 25 times more fish and followed reef sounds
A US-built underwater robot deployed on a coral reef in 2026 located a single coral pillar supporting nearly 25 times more fish than surrounding areas, and used reef sounds to navigate and identify healthy habitats. Researchers say acoustic tracking could help target conservation and restoration efforts. The findings are drawing attention to how robotics and bioacoustics can map ocean life.