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A major outbreak of crown-of-thorns starfish in Bootless Bay, Central Province, Papua New Guinea

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Motupore Island Research Centre (MIRC) acknowledges the diving support and control efforts of the Loloata Island Resort and the PNG Dive Centre, and the financial support of the PNG Department of Environment and Conservation.

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  1. Motupore Island Research Centre, School of Natural and Physical Sciences, University of Papua New Guinea, P.O. Box 320, University 134, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea

    Mark S. P. Baine

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Baine, M.S.P. A major outbreak of crown-of-thorns starfish in Bootless Bay, Central Province, Papua New Guinea. Coral Reefs 25, 607 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00338-006-0142-5

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