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Discovery Links Vibrio pectenicida to Sea Star Wasting Crisis

8/6/2025

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A groundbreaking discovery has unveiled Vibrio pectenicida as the culprit behind the devastating sea star wasting disease, which has wiped out over 5 billion sea stars along the Pacific Coast since 2013. This pivotal finding opens doors for scientists to develop treatments and breed resilient sea stars, vital for rejuvenating the marine ecosystems that have suffered from this crisis.

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A groundbreaking discovery has unveiled Vibrio pectenicida as the culprit behind the devastating sea star wasting disease, which has wiped out over 5 billion sea stars along the Pacific Coast since 2013. This pivotal finding opens doors for scientists to develop treatments and breed resilient sea stars, vital for rejuvenating the marine ecosystems that have suffered from this crisis.