Scientists Identify Microbe Responsible for Massive Sea Star Die-Off
TL;DR
Scientists have identified the bacterium Vibrio pectenicida as the cause of the devastating sea star wasting disease that has wiped out billions of sea stars along the Pacific Coast, opening new avenues for conservation and recovery efforts.
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- Scientists Finally Identify Killer Microbe Behind ‘Terrifying’ Sea Star Disease The New York Times
- Vibrio pectenicida strain FHCF-3 is a causative agent of sea star wasting disease Nature
- Scientists say they have solved the mystery of what killed more than 5 billion sea stars Yahoo Home
- Scientists say they’ve solved the mystery of starfish that turn to goo The Washington Post
- Billions of West Coast sea stars have died; this team found a culprit The Seattle Times
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