Scientists discovered that crabs eat young crown-of-thorns starfish, reducing their population before they damage coral reefs ...

Researchers have found crabs are key predators of juvenile crown-of-thorns starfish and could be a hidden link to what ...

Small, hidden crabs may be the missing link influencing coral-eating starfish populations, according to a study published in ...

A new study suggests that the removal of predatory fish such as sharks from coral reefs may be a key factor driving outbreaks of coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish. Dr. Mark Meekan and Dr ...

Small, hidden crabs may be the missing link influencing coral-eating starfish populations, according to a study published in ...

Researchers believe the creature could be crucial in efforts to help protect the great natural Australian asset.

Troubling outbreaks of crown-of-thorns starfish, a destructive species that ravages coral reefs, are being kept in check by tiny predatory crabs, new Australian research suggests. It had ...

This episode features whale sharks, smooth stingrays, spider crabs, crown-of-thorns starfish, koalas and dingos.