Small but mighty: crabs take on the crown-of-thorns starfish

Small but mighty: crabs take on the crown-of-thorns starfish

Small, hungry crabs may be unsung heroes in the fight to save the Great Barrier Reef, playing a critical role in controlling populations of the destructive crown-of-thorns starfish. New research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America reveals compelling evidence of crab predation on juvenile crown-of-thorns, offering fresh insights into natural solutions for reef conservation. The research sug…