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

Phys.org — July 01, 2026 at 04:21 PM UTC

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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.