Thirty years of research on crown-of-thorns starfish (1986–2016): scientific advances and emerging opportunities
Research on the coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish (CoTS) has waxed and waned over
the last few decades, mostly in response to population outbreaks at specific locations. This …
the last few decades, mostly in response to population outbreaks at specific locations. This …
[كتاب][B] The biology of coral reefs
C Sheppard, S Davy, G Pilling, N Graham - 2017 - books.google.com
Coral reefs represent the most spectacular and diverse marine ecosystem on the planet as
well as a critical source of income for millions of people. However, the combined effects of …
well as a critical source of income for millions of people. However, the combined effects of …
Persistent Gaps of Knowledge for Naming and Distinguishing Multiple Species of Crown-of-Thorns-Seastar in the Acanthaster planci Species Complex
Nearly a decade ago, DNA barcoding (partial mitochondrial COI gene sequences) showed
that there are at least four species in the Indo-Pacific within what was previously conceived …
that there are at least four species in the Indo-Pacific within what was previously conceived …
Suppressing the next crown-of-thorns outbreak on the Great Barrier Reef
Crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) outbreaks are a globally significant driver of coral mortality
in the Indo-Pacific and work synergistically with other disturbances. We argue that our …
in the Indo-Pacific and work synergistically with other disturbances. We argue that our …
[HTML][HTML] The future of utilising semiochemical pest control methods to manage the destructive crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks on coral reefs
Abstract The Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (Acanthaster cf. solaris; CoTS) is arguably the most
destructive non-human animal to coral reefs, significantly impeding coral survival in the face …
destructive non-human animal to coral reefs, significantly impeding coral survival in the face …
[HTML][HTML] Preparing for and managing crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks on reefs under threat from interacting anthropogenic stressors
Crown-of-thorns starfish (CoTS) outbreaks rank among the greatest threats to coral
throughout the Indo-Pacific. In the future, reefs already stressed by CoTS will be further …
throughout the Indo-Pacific. In the future, reefs already stressed by CoTS will be further …
Monitoring and assessing a 2-year outbreak of the corallivorous seastar Acanthaster planci in Ari Atoll, Republic of Maldives
Outbreaks of the corallivorous crown-of-thorns seastars have received increasing attention
due to their negative impacts on coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific Ocean. However, outbreaks in …
due to their negative impacts on coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific Ocean. However, outbreaks in …
Coral defences: the perilous transition of juvenile crown-of-thorns starfish to corallivory
The transition from the post-settlement herbivorous juvenile to the coral-eating stage of
crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) is a fundamental step to seed population outbreaks that …
crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) is a fundamental step to seed population outbreaks that …
[HTML][HTML] Ephemeral and localized outbreaks of the coral predator Acanthaster cf. solaris in the southwestern lagoon of New Caledonia
Abstract Mehdi Adjeroud, Mohsen Kayal, Christophe Peignon, Matthieu Juncker, Suzanne
C. Mills, Ricardo Beldade, and Pascal Dumas (2018) Outbreaks of the coral predator …
C. Mills, Ricardo Beldade, and Pascal Dumas (2018) Outbreaks of the coral predator …
Environmental impact monitoring of household vinegar-injections to cull crown-of-thorns starfish, Acanthaster spp.
Large-scale population outbreaks of the crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS, Acanthaster spp.)
have occurred in every nation with substantial coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific during the past …
have occurred in every nation with substantial coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific during the past …