Poop Research Continues

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Guess what the pristine what beaches of Hawaii and the Caribbean are made out of?

Parrotfish poop.

Parrotfish use their tough beaks to scrape algae off coral and eat it. They also eat the little animals that build the coral. Doing this, they end up crunching up the coral itself, which their bodies process and defecate as lovely white sand.

A big parrotfish can poop out 1000 pounds of sand a year.

You are welcome for this tidbit of horrifying yet delightful knowledge. Take it with you on your next beach vacation.