Management of crown-of-thorns sea star (Acanthaster planci L.) outbreaks: Removal success depends on reef topography and timing within the reproduction cycle

Removals of crown-of-thorns sea stars (Acanthaster planci L.) are crucial initiatives in limiting the damage to coral reefs during outbreaks, but have often been unable to control the populations. We hypothesized that reef topography and exact timing of removals (before reproduction) determine their...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Ocean & coastal management 2013-01, Vol.71, p.116-122
Hauptverfasser:	Bos, Arthur R., Gumanao, Girley S., Mueller, Benjamin, Saceda-Cardoza, Marjho M.E.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Acanthaster planci coral reefs Earth sciences Earth, ocean, space Exact sciences and technology females Geomorphology, landform evolution gonadosomatic index males Marine Marine and continental quaternary reproduction Surficial geology topography
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