'Crown-of-thorns' starfish threatens Sarangani town's marine life
PLUCKING THE THREAT. Sea divers in Sarangani province pull Crown of Thorns (COTS) starfish from the coral reefs of Sarangani Bay due to their rapid population growth. The Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape Office on Friday (June 17, 2022) warned that if not controlled, the COTS could destroy the marine life balance along the shores of the province. (Photo courtesy of SBPSO) GENERAL SANTOS CITY - An official of the Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape (SBPS) in Sarangani province warned Friday of an impending outbreak of the Crown of Thorns (COTS) starfish in the waters of Glan town. "If not imm...