If you liked this story, share it with other people. The Crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci) is responsible for depletion of 40 percent of the coral cover on the Great Barrier Reef over the ...

A giant starfish-eating snail could be unleashed to help save the Great Barrier Reef, officials said Monday, with a trial underway to breed thousands of the rare species. Predatory crown-of-thorns ...

It’s a tactic humans have tried time and again thanks to its apparent simplicity: Dislike a pest? Enlist something that will eat it. The starfish, which boast 13 to 21 arms, gorge on coral. “They ...

Australia's reef is big, beautiful and on its deathbed. The reef can still heal itself, but not without our help. Daniel Van Boom is an award-winning Senior Writer based in Sydney, Australia. Daniel ...

The scent from a giant sea snail may be key to convincing coral-reef-munching starfish to move along and find something else to snack on. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news ...