The possible causes and consequences of outbreaks of the Crown-of-Thorns starfish : proceedings of a workshop held in Townsville, Queensland, Australia, 10 June 1992 at the Sheraton Breakwater Casino Hotel

Abstract

The following papers and abstracts were presented at a workshop on “The Possible Causes and Consequences of Outbreaks of the Crown-of-thorns Starfish”, held on 10 June 1992 in Townsville, Australia. The workshop was hosted by the Crown-of-thorns Starfish Research Committee (COTSREC) and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) with a view to: present recent research findings about the crown-of-thorns starfish relevant to determining the possible causes and consequences of outbreaks; review the current status of the COTSREC research program; and discuss and recommend possible future research directions.