
Predator Starfish Threaten Coral Reefs In The Philippines
April 10, 2007 @ 08:58 AM (EST)
Source: Panda.org
An infestation of predator starfish is decimating large tracts of coral reef throughout the Philippines.
The spiny and toxic crown-of-thorns starfish are voracious predators that can wipe out large areas of coral; an individual can consume up to 6 square metres of living reef per year. Outbreaks of the species often occur when ocean temperatures and nutrient levels increase...
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