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Protecting fish on the Great Barrier Reef helps prevent crown-of-thorn starfish outbreaks

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01 December 2025
Redthroat Emperor (Lethrinus miniatus) next to crown-of-thorns starfish
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Early detection of crown-of-thorns starfish possible with enhanced technique

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09 March 2023

Researchers are using DNA technology to enhance their ability to detect coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish before they cause destruction on the Great Barrier Reef.

2 crown of thorns starfish on coral
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Fish help control crown-of-thorns starfish numbers on Great Barrier Reef

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08 December 2021
large fish in front of coral covered in starfish
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Stick ‘em up: new test can detect crown-of-thorns starfish as quickly as a home pregnancy kit

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03 September 2020

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man kneeling next to box holding water sampling equipment and strip test.
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Fish faeces reveals which species eat crown-of-thorns

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18 May 2020

AIMS research finds the destructive starfish is eaten more often than thought.

SCUBA diver observes crown-of-thorns starfish on reef wall.
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Scientists make breakthrough in war against crown-of-thorns starfish

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18 September 2018

Researchers at the Australian Institute of Marine Science have developed a cost effective method for detecting DNA of the coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish.