Crown-of-Thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci) feeding on coral polyps. This causes bleaching and death of the coral. Similan Islands National park, An

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Crown-of-Thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci) feeding on coral polyps. This causes bleaching and death of the coral. Similan Islands National park, Andaman Sea, Thailand.

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