‼️ Reef Under Siege

Few sea creatures inspire as much awe and dread as the Crown-of-Thorns Starfish. With up to 23 arms tipped with venomous spines, it can devour entire coral reefs, leaving devastation in its wake. But this spiny predator is more than just a coral-eating menace. From its eerie image-forming eyes to high-tech robots designed to hunt it down, the Crown-of-Thorns tells a story of ecological balance, scientific innovation, and the fight to protect our oceans’ most fragile ecosystems.In this episode of Saltwater Stories, we dive deep into the world of the Crown-of-Thorns Starfish: its biology, its mysterious outbreaks on the Great Barrier Reef, the cultural knowledge of Pacific islanders, and the cutting-edge science battling to keep coral reefs alive. Get ready for venom, vision, and a battle beneath the waves.