Qu, L.; Sun, Y.; Zhao, C.; Elphick, M.R.; Wang, Q. Research Progress on Starfish Outbreaks and Their Prevention and Utilization: Lessons from Northern China. Biology2024, 13, 537.
Qu, L.; Sun, Y.; Zhao, C.; Elphick, M.R.; Wang, Q. Research Progress on Starfish Outbreaks and Their Prevention and Utilization: Lessons from Northern China. Biology 2024, 13, 537.
Qu, L.; Sun, Y.; Zhao, C.; Elphick, M.R.; Wang, Q. Research Progress on Starfish Outbreaks and Their Prevention and Utilization: Lessons from Northern China. Biology2024, 13, 537.
Qu, L.; Sun, Y.; Zhao, C.; Elphick, M.R.; Wang, Q. Research Progress on Starfish Outbreaks and Their Prevention and Utilization: Lessons from Northern China. Biology 2024, 13, 537.
Abstract
Starfish are keystone species as predators in benthic ecosystems, but when population outbreaks occur this can have devastating consequences ecologically. Furthermore, starfish outbreaks and invasions can have adverse impact economically by impacting shellfish aquaculture. Addressing the imperative need to proactively mitigate starfish invasions requires comprehensive research on their behavior and the underlying mechanisms of outbreaks. This review scrutinizes the historical patterns of outbreaks among diverse starfish species across various regions, delineates the factors contributing to the proliferation of Asterias amurensis in Chinese waters, articulates preventive and remedial strategies, and outlines the potential for sustainable utilization of starfish.
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