This is a crown-of-thorns starfish, a coral-eating starfish that feeds on coral polyps. When their population explodes, they can cause severe damage and coral mortality. #CrownOfThornsStarfish #protectcoralreefs #advocacy | Bonifacio Jomio
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This is a crown-of-thorns starfish, a coral-eating starfish that feeds on coral polyps. When their population explodes, they can cause severe damage and coral mortality.
Bonifacio Jomio. Sam Marshall · Action And Intrigue. This is a crown-of-thorns starfish, a coral-eating starfish that feeds on coral polyps. When their population explodes, they can cause severe damage and coral mortality. #CrownOfThornsStarfish #protectcoralreefs #advocacy
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A feast for your eyes 👀 The giant triton is a large marine snail that munches on crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS). The starfish banquet upon corals, decimating the Great Barrier Reef during outbreaks. Despite being a spikey and toxic meal (COTS have a highly toxic coating), tritons are effective hunters of the starfish. Devour AIMS’ most popular video as we reminisce on highlights during our 50 years of important scientific research for Australia’s tropical marine estate. #AIMSat50 | Australian
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A feast for your eyes 👀 The giant triton is a large marine snail that munches on crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS). The starfish banquet upon corals, decimating the Great Barrier Reef during outbreaks. Despite being a spikey and toxic meal (COTS have a highly toxic coating), tritons are effective hunters of the starfish. Devour AIMS’ most popular video as we reminisce on highlights during our 50 years of important scientific research for Australia’s tropical marine estate. #AIMSat50 | Australian
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