Cleaner fish calms predators with caresses

Frankie · 07-07-2008, 11:19 AM

Peacemakers should look to the cleaner fish as a role model. In the coral reef world at least, all it takes to keep an aggressive predator in check and bystanders safe is good service and a gentle rub.
Cleaner fish calms predators with caresses - earth - 04 July 2008 - New Scientist Environment

BigAl07 · 07-07-2008, 11:27 AM

Wow! I feel more calm after just reading about it

Thanks Frank! Great story!!

dfurbee · 07-07-2008, 12:25 PM

What a nice story, thanks.

JWarren · 07-07-2008, 03:14 PM

Nice Grouper! We have a lot of those here where I dive.

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dfurbee Krankenschwester Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: In the hills Posts: 1,183 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Cleaner fish calms predators with caresses What a nice story, thanks. __________________ "Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen" Michael Jordan

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JWarren Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida Posts: 1,426 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Cleaner fish calms predators with caresses Nice Grouper! We have a lot of those here where I dive. __________________ John Typhoon RO/DI filter unit. My Saltwater web site. Help build ReefPedia!

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