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Savannah Meacham

Human impacts could lead to increase in 'reef pest'

Research reveals crown-of-thorns starfish larvae are consuming bacteria produced by human activity. (HANDOUT/UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND)

Human activity could be behind an increase in one of the most devastating pests faced by Australia's precious Great Barrier Reef.

Scientists have found the invasive crown-of-thorns starfish, which decimates coral populations, is feasting on blue-green algae bacteria known as sea sawdust.

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