Using Long-Term Removal Data to Manage a Crown-of-Thorns Starfish Population

Using Long-Term Removal Data to Manage a Crown-of-Thorns Starfish Population

Background: Removal programs are effective strategies for short-term management of Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (Acanthaster spp.) populations, especially on a small scale. However, management programs are costly, and, in order to be effective, they must be based on local Acanthaster spp. population dyn...

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Main Authors: Masako Nakamura, Yoshimi Higa, Naoki H. Kumagai, Ken Okaji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-11-01
Series:Diversity
Subjects:
Acanthaster planci
coral
conservation
statistical model
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/8/4/24

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