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Scientists ID tiny parasite that killed sea urchins across the Caribbean

Headline from WFAA Dallas, from the development of Apr 19, 2023

Newest development Apr 20, 2023 · 3 reportsMysterious case of Caribbean sea urchin die-off has been solved by scientists

The source of last year's sea urchin deaths may also be linked to the 1980s outbreak that killed almost all the urchins in the Caribbean.

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    Scientists ID tiny parasite that killed sea urchins across the Caribbean

    Headline from WFAA Dallas ·

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    Mysterious case of Caribbean sea urchin die-off has been solved by scientists

    Headline from CBS News ·

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  1. WFAA Dallas

    Scientists ID tiny parasite that killed sea urchins across the Caribbean (opens WFAA Dallas)

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    WFAA Dallas's feed description

    The source of last year's sea urchin deaths may also be linked to the 1980s outbreak that killed almost all the urchins in the Caribbean.

  2. Science News

    Urchins are dying off across the Caribbean. Scientists now know why (opens Science News)

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    Science News's feed description

    A type of single-celled microorganism associated with coral diseases is behind a sea urchin die-off in the Caribbean.

  3. Phys

    Massive Caribbean sea urchin die-off caused by a protozoan parasite: Study (opens Phys)

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    Phys's feed description

    Scientists have discovered a parasite is behind a severe die-off of long-spined sea urchins across the Caribbean Sea, which has had devastating consequences for coral reefs and surrounding marine ecosystems.

  4. Seattle Times

    Mystery solved: Scientists ID Caribbean sea urchin killer (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    Scientists have found the source of a mysterious outbreak that killed sea urchins across the Caribbean last year.

  5. CBS News

    Mysterious case of Caribbean sea urchin die-off has been solved by scientists (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The killer of the "mystery novel"-like die-off has been linked to other widespread marine deaths, but this is the first time it's been linked to urchins, which are vital to coral reef survival.

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