Sponges on coral reefs recycle carbon

Did you know sponges on coral reefs are important as they recycle carbon? They process dissolved organic carbon released by seaweeds and corals and pass it on to other organisms, providing nutrients in a usually nutrient-poor environment. Learn more: https://medium.com/age-of-awareness/coral-reef-stars-why-sponges-on-coral-reefs-are-doing-an-awesome-job-2908681d71e1

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