New Understanding of Marine Ecology Will Enable Better Management of Resources (IMAGE)

McGill University

New Understanding of Marine Ecology Will Enable Better Management of Resources

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Sea stars (Pisaster ochraceous) are predators that can control local population abundance within rocky intertidal communities by consuming the dominant mussel (Mytilus californianus).

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Dr. Tarik C. Gouhier

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