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‘Disease detectives’ discover cause of sea star wasting disease that wiped out billions of sea stars

‘Disease detectives’ discover cause of sea star wasting disease that wiped out billions of sea stars

UBC researchers have identified the bacterial culprit behind sea star wasting disease, solving a decade-long mystery and opening the door to recovery efforts for devastated marine ecosystems.

Posted in 2025, IOFNews, News Release | Tagged with Alyssa Gehman, Hakai Institute, marine diseases, Pacific Ocean, sea stars, sea urchins, UBC EOAS

Sea Stars: the Trilogy

Sea Stars: the Trilogy

Dr. Christopher Harley was co-author on a recent study looking at sea star wasting disease (SSWD). He discusses the impact on the British Columbia coastline.

Posted in 2018, IOFNews, News Release | Tagged with biodiversity, British Columbia, Christopher Harley, climate change, coastline, conservation, faculty, marine ecosystems, sea stars

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