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shellfish beds on World Data Ocean: a running collection of one story we have gathered and hand-picked because they are worth your time. Every post here touches on shellfish beds in some way — the news, the analysis, the deep dives, and the occasional surprise find. A Global Hub for Ocean Intelligence 4 World Data Ocean is a centralized digital platform where researchers, scientists, and ocean enthusiasts converge to explore, analyze, and… New stories are added to this page as we find them, so check back if you want to keep up with what is happening around shellfish beds, or subscribe to the RSS feed to get them as soon as they are published. Browse the collection below, or head back to the homepage to see everything World Data Ocean is covering right now.

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Tracking an Invasive Species: Sea Star Collection in Port Phillip Bay

The Northern Pacific Sea Star represents a significant ecological threat, ranking among the IUCN's 100 worst invasive species globally. Established in Australia’s Port Phillip Bay via ballast water, this species has decimated native shellfish populations and aggressively outcompetes native sea stars. Recent citizen science monitoring indicates a staggering population exceeding 165 million, causing substantial ecological damage. As documented by /u/Paul-SPC, direct collection efforts, like those undertaken with his daughter—a future marine biologist—are crucial for understanding and mitigating this issue.