Crown of Thorn Starfish

The battle to protect the Great Barrier Reef from one of its most destructive threats—the crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS)—has taken a major step forward. A new, highly effective single-injection control method is now being used to target this coral-eating predator, significantly improving the efficiency of reef management efforts.

The crown-of-thorns starfish is a native species that, when outbreaks occur, can devastate coral cover across vast areas of the reef. Scientists and marine park managers are using targeted techniques to reduce COTS numbers and help preserve the reef’s biodiversity and resilience.

What’s in this video:

• An overview of the crown-of-thorns starfish threat
  
• How the single-injection method works
  
• The impact on coral conservation and reef health
  
• Insights from marine scientists and reef management experts