Giant triton vs crown of thorns starfish

Crown of thorns starfish are responsible for more than half of all coral loss on the Great Barrier Reef. Scientists are looking for ways to use their natural enemy, the giant triton, to disperse the starfish - including using the triton's scent.

Source: AIMS https://www.aims.gov.au/docs/media/featured-content.html/-/asset_publisher/Ydk18I5jDwF7/content/playing-on-fears-exploring-the-use-of-the-pacific-triton-for-mitigating-crown-of-thorns-starfish-outbreaks

Find out more about other deterrents at https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22930560-700-can-this-starfish-killing-robot-save-the-great-barrier-reef/

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