Monday, November 24, 2014

Scientists Solve Mystery Of West Coast Starfish Die-Off · EarthFix · Oregon Public Broadcasting

Scientists Solve Mystery Of West Coast Starfish Die-Off · EarthFix · Oregon Public Broadcasting: "SEATTLE — After months of research, scientists have identified the pathogen at the heart of the starfish wasting disease that’s been killing starfish by the millions along the Pacific shores of North America, according to research published Monday.

They said it’s a virus that’s different from all other known viruses infecting marine organisms. They’ve dubbed it “sea star associated densovirus.”"



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