The benefits of crown-of-thorns starfish control on the Great Barrier Reef

The benefits of crown-of-thorns starfish control on the Great Barrier Reef New research has revealed that years of targeted crown-of-thorns starfish control on the Great Barrier Reef has protected coral and supported reef health and resilience. The study led by the Reef Authority in collaboration with research and delivery partners demonstrated up to a six-fold reduction in starfish numbers and a 44% increase in coral cover across regions that received timely and sufficient control effort. The research is published in …