Zoning Saves Great Barrier Reef from Starfish
Update: 2025-12-04
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New research reveals that effective zoning and fisheries management strategies have significantly reduced crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks on Australias Great Barrier Reef. The study found that increasing no-take zones and implementing stricter fishing regulations helped protect predatory fish, which naturally feed on the starfish. Without these measures, the reef would have seen fewer large fish and substantially less coral. Long-term monitoring shows that the frequency of starfish outbreaks is consistently lower in protected zones. The research underscores the need for ongoing management and long-term monitoring to protect the Great Barrier Reef from climate change threats.
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