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The Great Barrier Reef's most notorious coral killer may actually be helping it

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ScienceDailyThe Great Barrier Reef's most notorious coral killer may actually be helping it
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Crown-of-thorns starfish are notorious for devouring coral reefs, but surprising new research reveals these spiny predators may actually help reefs thrive when their populations are kept in check. Scientists studying Australia's Great Barrier Reef…

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