JOURNAL ARTICLE

Mysterious killer of sea stars finally identified.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Stokstad, Erik 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the identification of a bacterium, Vibrio pectenicida strain FHCF-3, as a potential cause of the sea star wasting disease that has led to significant die-offs of sea stars along the Pacific coast of North America since 2013. Researchers discovered that this bacterium can infect and kill the sunflower sea star (Pycnopodia helianthoides), which has been particularly affected by the outbreak. The findings may enhance understanding of the disease and support recovery efforts, including the development of a test to detect the bacterium in captive sea stars and other marine organisms. Additionally, there have been recent sightings of juvenile sunflower sea stars, indicating a possible recovery in some areas. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2025/08, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Zoology
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:187167499
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