Scientists Identify Microbe Behind Decade-Long Sea Star Wasting Epidemic
TL;DR
Scientists have identified bacteria Vibrio pectenicida as the cause of the decade-long epidemic that killed over 5 billion sea stars along the Pacific coast, which has severely impacted marine ecosystems and kelp forests. This discovery opens avenues for potential interventions to help restore sea star populations and protect ocean habitats.
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- Billions of starfish have died in a decade-long epidemic. Scientists say they now know why. CBS News
- Vibrio pectenicida strain FHCF-3 is a causative agent of sea star wasting disease Nature
- Scientists say they’ve solved the mystery of starfish that turn to goo The Washington Post
- Scientists Finally Identify Killer Microbe Behind ‘Terrifying’ Sea Star Disease The New York Times
- Scientists crack the case of the melting sea stars. It only took a decade KUOW
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