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Scientists identify bacteria behind massive sea star die-off on the West Coast
science11 months ago

Scientists identify bacteria behind massive sea star die-off on the West Coast

Scientists have identified a strain of bacteria, Vibrio pectenicida, as the cause of the wasting disease that has killed billions of starfish along the West Coast since 2013, leading to ecological shifts such as sea urchin overpopulation and kelp decline. The discovery offers hope for recovery efforts, including breeding resistant starfish and restoring kelp forests, while raising questions about environmental triggers like climate change.

Scientists Identify Microbe Behind Decade-Long Sea Star Wasting Epidemic
science11 months ago

Scientists Identify Microbe Behind Decade-Long Sea Star Wasting Epidemic

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.