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1970s- 8 years of recorded, major coral decline due to Acanthaster planci (Crown of | 1970s- 8 years of recorded, major coral decline due to Acanthaster planci (Crown of thorns starfish) | ||
A. | A. Unrestricted carnivorous diet | ||
B. | B. Causes of outbreaks | ||
1. | 1. Phytoplankton increase due to run-off | ||
2. | 2. Weather patterns like El Nino | ||
C. possible solutions | C. possible solutions | ||
1. | 1. Reduce run-off pollution promoting phytoplankton as source of food for COTS | ||
2. | 2. Population control of COTS - Ethical? Safe for surrounding environment? | ||
http://www.reefresilience.org/coral-reefs/stressors/predator-outbreaks/crown-of-thorns-starfish/ | http://www.reefresilience.org/coral-reefs/stressors/predator-outbreaks/crown-of-thorns-starfish/ | ||
Revision as of 15:50, 24 February 2015
Outbreaks
Example: Crown-of-thorns starfish on the Great Barrier Reef
1970s- 8 years of recorded, major coral decline due to Acanthaster planci (Crown of thorns starfish)
A. Unrestricted carnivorous diet
B. Causes of outbreaks
1. Phytoplankton increase due to run-off
2. Weather patterns like El Nino
C. possible solutions
1. Reduce run-off pollution promoting phytoplankton as source of food for COTS
2. Population control of COTS - Ethical? Safe for surrounding environment?
http://www.reefresilience.org/coral-reefs/stressors/predator-outbreaks/crown-of-thorns-starfish/