Scientists Identify Vibrio Strain as Cause of Massive Sea Star Die-Offs
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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.
- 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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