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Journal Article
Suppressing the next crown-of-thorns outbreak on the Great Barrier Reef
2020
Overview
Crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) outbreaks are a globally significant driver of coral mortality in the Indo-Pacific and work synergistically with other disturbances. We argue that our improved understanding of COTS ecology and ability to monitor their populations, combined with new efficiencies in COTS control technologies, provides a sound basis for attempting to suppress COTS outbreaks on the GBR before they reach full outbreak status. This conclusion is based on research on the GBR which we have synthesised to develop a new, pragmatic approach to managing primary outbreaks. We also outline key actions that must be undertaken in order for suppression to be successful, providing clear direction for future management action. The next COTS outbreak on the GBR is predicted to begin between 2025 and 2027, consequently efforts to detect and suppress pre-initiation populations must start no later than the summer of 2022–2023.
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Springer Nature B.V
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