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"In a race against time, scientists are exploring new ways to restore natural
systems. Alongside traditional methods such as planting trees, reducing
pollution and reintroducing native species, a surprising new tool is emerging:
sound. Ecologists can harness sound to bring life back to degraded ecosystems.
On land and at sea, natural soundscapes are being replicated to stimulate
growth, reproduction and even communication among species. Sound is already
being used to restore oyster beds and coral reefs.
In our new research, we found beneficial plant microbes are also receptive to
sound. We used high-frequency white noise to stimulate a fungus that promotes
plant growth. The noise is a bit like the sound emitted in between channels of
an old-fashioned radio.
This adds a new dimension to restoration projects. Imagine using tailored
soundscapes to restore wetlands, forests or grasslands, simply by artificially
amplifying the sonic cues that attract wildlife, stimulate growth and rebuild
relationships between species. We see a bright future for this “biodiversity
jukebox”, with tracks for every ecosystem."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
