Picture this... you're snorkelling through the Reef when you hear the crunching and grinding of this colourful critter - the Parrotfish. But there's more to these fish than meets the eye. That grinding sound is the sound of these grazing Herbivores feeding on algae, which in turn provides a vital service for their coral reef home! Parrotfish break off chunks of limestone with their 'beaks', and grind it down with a second set of jaws to extract their food. These species feed on the algae which c

51K views · 2.4K reactions | Parrotfish don’t eat quietly, those coral scraping sounds travel far underwater. So, next time you’re snorkelling or diving and hear this sound, you’ll know who made it. Filmed with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority Master Reef Guide Regional Masterclass with Reef Magic at Moore Reef. | Master Reef Guides | Facebook

9.3K views · 217 reactions | This school of bumphead parrotfish were...