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Crown-of-thorns starfish and the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area

Crown-of-thorns starfish and the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area

Key Finding

The Great Barrier Reef Outlook Report 2024 provides assessments of the impact of crown-of-thorns starfish for the Great Barrier Reef ’s ecological, heritage, economic and social values and the risk posed by threats posed by crown -of-thorns starfish outbreaks into the future.

As the Outlook Report’s grading assessments are not specific to the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area boundaries, relevant information and links are provided on the Crown-of-thorns Starfish and the Great Barrier Reef page.

Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area

Information applies statewide, map locations are for reference only.

Relevant Sustainable Development Goals’ targets