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Prickly starfish and urchins are decimating Australia's reefs. But we could find ways to protect them

Australia is home to some of the world's most beautiful reefs. This includes the lush Great Southern Reef, which wraps around Australia's southern coastline, and the world-renowned Great Barrier Reef.

Prickly starfish and urchins are decimating Australia's reefs. But we could find ways to protect them
Image: Phys.org
Australia is home to some of the world's most beautiful reefs. This includes the lush Great Southern Reef, which wraps around Australia's southern coastline, and the world-renowned Great Barrier Reef.

Originally published at Phys.org

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