Predator crown of thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci) outbreak, mass mortality of corals, and cascading effects on reef fish and benthic communities.

Location

SPREP LIBRARY

Author(s)

Kayal, M

Vercelloni, J

de Loma, T L

Bosserelle, P

Chancerelle, Y

Geoffroy, S

Stievenart, C

Michonneau, F

Penin, L

Planes, S

Adjeroud, M

Publisher

Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)

Publication Year:

2019

Publication Place

Apia, Samoa

Physical Description:

9 p

Call Number

[EL]

Material Type

Article

Language

English

Record ID:

42677

Legacy PEIN ID:

82792

General Notes

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Subject Heading(s)

Corals - biodiversity - Oceania

Abstract

Outbreaks of the coral-killing seastar Acanthaster planciare intense disturbances that can decimate coral reefs.

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