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

Prickly starfish and urchins are decimating Australia's reefs. But we could find ways to protect them
Phys.org Wednesday 01 July 2026, 16:20 UTC 1 min read
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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.

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.
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