Fact Friday
Fishermen are not the only ones using nets! Worm snails create a net out of mucus that can be up to several meters long. It uses the sticky net to trap plankton. It can haul in the net and then feast! Check out our blog to find out more.
Photo Credit: Andrew Bruckner
March 28, 2025
Crown of Thorns Starfish
Crown-of-Thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci), also known as COTS, are named for their long venomous spines that cover their body and up to 23 arms. These menacing predators eat living coral and (for obvious reasons) they have few natural predators. Sometimes COTS populations can explode and completely destroy the coral on a reef. Learn more in this short education video:
Photo Credit: Ken Marks
