Scientists Identify Vibrio Strain as Cause of Massive Sea Star Die-Offs
TL;DR
Scientists have identified bacteria Vibrio pectenicida as the cause of a decade-long epidemic that killed over 5 billion sea stars along the Pacific coast, leading to ecological impacts such as kelp forest decline, and now aim to develop interventions to restore sea star populations and ecosystem health.
Topics:top-newsenvironment#bacteria#environment#mass-die-off#pacific-coast#sea-stars#vibrio-pectenicida
- Culprit behind mass sea star deaths along Pacific coast revealed, scientists say OregonLive.com
- 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 starfish have died in a decade-long epidemic. Scientists say they now know why. CBS News
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