Ugly fish struggle for conservation

Researchers at the University of Montpellier in France say the species of reef fishes that people find least beautiful tend not to be prioritized for conservation support. Marco Werman interviews scientist and researcher Diogo Verissimo about the plight of ugly fish that are critical to healthy ecosystems.

Original air date: Jun. 8, 2022

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