Emilee Benjamin
Emilee Benjamin is a research associate at the University of Auckland, specializing in marine ecology. Her work focuses on the impact of overharvesting on coastal ecosystems, particularly the role of foundational species like mussels, which she refers to as 'ecosystem engineers.' Benjamin warns that excessive removal of marine life from rocky reefs can hinder the recovery of these ecosystems, posing a risk of reaching a tipping point that could lead to long-term ecological damage.
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Emilee Benjamin warned that overharvesting coastal and rocky reefs could limit the ability of marine life to recover.
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