Scientists have finally identified the cause of death for millions of starfish in the form of a densovirus. The epidemic started last year on the Pacific Coast of North America. Researchers got alarmed when thousands of starfish were wasted on the shores of North America and appeared as if they “melted”. Since then, a series of government agencies, researchers, aquariums and other organizations … [Read more...]
Scientists probe into mysterious disease causing starfish to gut themselves
Scientists are investigating a mysterious and dangerous disease that is spreading fast in the regions where starfish are found. According to the scientists, the starfish that are infected with the disease gradually rip off their own arms and gut themselves. Scientists say, it's something we've never heard of before. The scientists have named the disease as ‘Sea Star Wasting Syndrome’. The … [Read more...]