Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1723988 | Ocean & Coastal Management | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠An outbreak of A. planci was successfully removed from an isolated coral reef. ⺠Sea stars were found at depths â¤18 m, excluding recolonization from adjacent reefs. ⺠A. planci reproduced in April-May 2010 and March-April 2011 based on gonad analyses. ⺠Recommendations for management of crown-of-thorns outbreaks are provided.
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Authors
Arthur R. Bos, Girley S. Gumanao, Benjamin Mueller, Marjho M.E. Saceda-Cardoza,