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Epidemic reveals importance of sea stars to kelp forests

1 year 5 months ago By Annie Won

Together with sea otters, sea stars play essential roles in the kelp forests' defence against sea urchins.

Sick Starfish Syndrome, Laura James, The Seattle Times, Rosemary E Lunn, X-Ray Mag

Sick Starfish Linked To Warming Ocean

3 years 11 months ago By Rosemary E Lunn

In June X-Ray Mag correspondent Scott Bennett reported on a "Mysterious Diseas

Fight against crown-of-thorns starfish goes hi-tech

4 years 4 months ago By Annie Won

Developed by roboticists from Queensland University of Technology, this is the world's first robot designed to search and destroy (so to speak) the dreaded crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS).

Laura James, Rosemary E Lunn, XRay Magazine

'Solving the Mystery of Dying Starfish' wins Emmy for Laura James

4 years 7 months ago By Rosemary E Lunn

I have environmental stories about Puget Sound that once heard, can help make a positive difference

“It was wonderful to see the team recognised for their continued excellence in the field of environmental reporting," stated Laura James.

Virus cause of sea star wasting disease

5 years 1 month ago By Main Minion

The first symptom is white lesions that appear on the surface of the starfish and spread rapidly, followed by decay of tissue around the lesions.

Mysterious disease decimating Oregon sea star populations

5 years 7 months ago By Scott Bennett

A mysterious disease affecting sea stars has erupted along the Oregon coast. Sea star wasting syndrome causes the creature’s body to disintegrate, ultimately leading to death.

Hundreds of crown-of-thorns starfish beach themselves

7 years 7 months ago By Main Minion

It appears that the crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) then invaded the inner reef and gradually moved into the inner part of the bay by the end of 2011, even though there were few corals there.

Ochre starfish have a cooling system

8 years 3 months ago By Main Minion

The Ochre starfish Pisaster ochraceous is most commonly found in the Northeastern Pacific, where, at low tide, it can often be seen in tidal pools and sitting tucked away in rock crevices.

Could starfish hold a cure for inflammation?

8 years 3 months ago By Main Minion

While many inflammatory conditions can be effectively treated, for example with steroids, these drugs can often cause unwanted side effects. But scientists at King’s College London think starfish could offer a better solution.