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Scaridae, commonly known as parrot fish, are unique fish native to tropical waters. Parrot fish play a vital role in their ecosystem. These unique creatures extract and eat algae from coral which in turn helps keep the coral in good health. It is important to have Scaridae in shallow reef communities to help promote the health of the ecosystem. My project was to survey the abundance of Scaridae in the Champagne Marine Reserve, which is one step closer to understanding the health of the shallow reef ecosystems in Dominica