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Crown-of-thorns starfish may help Great Barrier Reef
Original: The Great Barrier Reef's most notorious coral killer may actually be helping it
New research suggests the crown-of-thorns starfish, long considered the Great Barrier Reef's most destructive coral predator, may actually play a beneficial role. Scientists report the starfish could contribute to reef health under certain conditions, challenging decades of assumptions about the species. The findings are prompting debate among marine biologists about how the starfish should be managed in reef conservation efforts.
Why now: Fresh research overturning the long-held view of a notorious coral predator is drawing attention from science and conservation communities
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- The Great Barrier Reef's most notorious coral killer may actually be helping it · Science Daily
- The Great Barrier Reef's most notorious coral killer may actually be helping it · Science Daily
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