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Tropical islands are an obvious magnet for life. |
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But things are just as busy underwater. |
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Deep currents collide with these islands, |
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forcing small but vital amounts of nutrients up from the depths. |
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At 50 metres deep, sea fans are amongst the first to benefit. |
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Closer to the surface, corals have sunlight to help them grow. |
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And thanks to the smallest trickle of nutrients, |
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a barren desert can bloom into an underwater oasis, |
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supporting a greater variety of life than any other ocean habitat. |
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These coral reefs are a magnet for green turtles, |
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offering a service not available in the open ocean - |
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a good clean-up by a shoal of tangs. |
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This work-over is far from cosmetic. |
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As well as removing parasites, |
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the cleaning stops the build-up of algae, |
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so the turtle can swim freely. |
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But it's also got to feel good. |
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