Small, hidden crabs may be the missing link influencing coral-eating starfish populations, according to a study published in ...
Small, hidden crabs may be the missing link influencing coral-eating starfish populations, according to a study published in ...
Lab studies suggested that crabs avoided living coral tissue, instead feeding in areas of recent tissue loss. Out on the reef, the team observed that wounded corals lost patches of algae faster ...
Researchers have found crabs are key predators of juvenile crown-of-thorns starfish and could be a hidden link to what ...
Overfishing of sharks is linked to coral reef destruction. Without sharks, smaller fish stop eating coral-eating starfish.
In Malaysia, Reef Check Malaysia (RCM) has been at the forefront of coral reef conservation. The recipient of the 2023 Star Social Impact Grant (SSIG), RCM continues its mission to protect Malaysia’s ...
Scientists have captured footage of the sea creatures using four distinct color-shifting techniques to trick their prey ...
Dr Uthicke said they then settled on areas of coral rubble ... scientists went out on the reef and surveyed the crabs and CoTS present. They also analysed DNA inside the guts of crabs to discover ...
Researchers believe the creature could be crucial in efforts to help protect the great natural Australian asset.
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