Effects of the crown-of-thorns starfish (Alamea) on Samoan reefs

Zann LP and Bell L. 1991. Effects of the crown-of-thorns starfish (Alamea) on Samoan reefs. FAO/UNDP SAM/89/002 Field Report no. 8. Food and Agriculture Origination of the United Nations. Apia, Western Samoa

Discusses the outbreaks of crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) informed by fishermen; also discusses outbreaks that have occured during times when scientists were around to study them; tried various ways to control the COTS with varying and controversial success.

Type

Published Report

Authors

Zann, Leon; Bell, Lui

Date of Issue

1991

Publisher

Food and Agriculture Origination of the United Nations

Units

NPSA , PACN

Keywords

Acanthaster Planci, Alamea, Coral Reef, crown-of-thorns starfish, Western Samoa

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