Increasing efficiency and effectiveness of CoTS culling at low densities

Great Barrier Reef Foundation
Peter Doll
Role

Co Investigator

Description

This study capitalises on the demonstrated utility of Scooter Assisted Large Area Diver-based (SALAD) surveys in areas with low densities of crown-of-thorns starfish (CoTS) to adapt culling procedures. This will greatly increase efficiency of culling in areas with CoTS densities (e.g., to contain emerging outbreaks).

Date

15 Oct 2025 - 26 Feb 2027

Project Type

N/A

Keywords

Coral reefs;Management;Disturbance;Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (CoTS)

Funding Body

Great Barrier Reef Foundation

Amount

171554

Project Team

Peter Doll;Morgan Pratchett;Leighton Levering