Crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks cause significant damage to coral reefs across large spatial scales, and are one of the major causes of coral decline across the Great Barrier Reef over the past 40 years. Crown-of-thorns Starfish Control Program Controlling outbreaks of crown-of-thorns starfish, is a key Australian Government management action to protect the coral habitats, Reef biodiversity and resilience. Learn more Coral predator outbreaks If left unchecked, some coral predators like the crown-of-thorns starfish and drupella snail can cause large levels of coral loss. Learn more Crown-of-thorns starfish dashboard An interactive display provides an overview of progress of the Crown-of-thorns Starfish Control Program and the broader reconnaissance program. Learn more
