We Finally Know What’s Killing So Many Starfish

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Killing billions of starfish, sea star wasting disease has affected more than 20 species in waters from Mexico to Alaska, including the sunflower sea star found off the coast of B.C. It’s the largest epidemic to sweep through a non-commercial marine species. Kristen de Jager reports. Freelance journalist Kristen is a graduate student at UBC’s school of journalism, writing and media. Published Aug. 4, 2025. Published Aug. 4, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/08/04/We-Finally-Know-What-Killing-Starfish/

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