Scientists believe summer algae blooms off the north Queensland coast could accelerate the population growth of crown-of-thorns starfish. Mackay is experiencing its first bloom of the season and ...

A species of destructive starfish is being culled by researchers to save the Great Barrier Reef. Crown-of-thorns starfish can decimate coral reefs, munching through up to 108 square feet of coral ...

Outbreaks of the large, poisonous and spiny starfish, which feast on coral polyps, was linked to 42% of destruction. Sydney: An Australian research team said on Monday they have found an effective way ...

This article was made possible with sponsorship from Greenpeace Australia Pacific. Along with climate change, one of the biggest threats to the Great Barrier Reef is the crown-of-thorns starfish, a ...