Philippines Govt Orders Removal Of Coral-eating Starfish
April 14, 2007 @ 11:29 AM (EST)
Source: Abs-cbnnews.com
The government has launched a campaign to rid the country's coastlines and beaches of the destructive coral-eating starfish also known as crown of thorns.
Environment Secretary Angelo Reyes said the drive was prompted by reports of the depletion of the country's corals due to the "massive outbreak" of the crown of thorns starfish (Ancanthaster planci)...
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