The biodiversity jukebox: how sound can boost beneficial soil microbes to heal nature.

Scientists are exploring the use of sound as a tool to restore degraded ecosystems. Soundscapes, or natural sound environments, play a crucial role in supporting biodiversity. Marine biologists have successfully used sound to restore oyster reefs and attract fish to degraded coral reefs. In a new study, researchers found that sound can also stimulate the growth of beneficial plant microbes, which are essential for plant health and ecosystem recovery. This research opens up possibilities for using tailored soundscapes to restore wetlands, forests, and grasslands. While the science is still in its early stages, sound-based restoration shows great potential as a low-impact and cost-effective approach to ecosystem recovery. [Extracted from the article]