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Sea stars could help protect kelp forests, new study shows

The study found sunflower sea stars eat kelp-eating urchins at rates sufficient enough to maintain and potentially reset the health of kelp forests.

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Study: Sunflower sea stars could help bring back kelp forests

Research shows how reintroducing the large stars could rebalance marine ecosystems

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Oregon researchers look at the impacts of sea star die-offs

Off the West Coast, sea urchins have been multiplying and destroying vital kelp forests. Researchers believe it's linked to the outcome of sea star wasting disease.

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Study: Sea stars can consume kelp-eating urchins fast enough to protect kelp forests

Study: Sea stars can consume kelp-eating urchins fast enough to protect kelp forests
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$884,578 for Ocean Research: Understanding, monitoring nearshore resources

The Oregon Ocean Science Trust (OOST) has awarded $884,578 in state funding to ocean researchers to help Oregon better understand and monitor its nearshore resources.

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