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Scientists say they have solved the mystery of what killed more than 5 billion sea stars (apnews.com)
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[–] icerunner_origin@startrek.website 4 points 1 day ago

The culprit? Bacteria that has also infected shellfish, according to a study published Monday in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution.

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Now that scientists know the cause, they have a better shot at intervening to help sea stars.