Parasite Suspected in Die-Off of Canada Starfish

The ColumbianApril 28, 2006

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VANCOUVER, B.C. (AP) -- Hundreds of starfish have been found dead on a beach on British Columbia's Sunshine Coast, and a scientist says a nonnative parasite is likely to blame and may threaten marine diversity.

Purple sea stars began washing up last week in Trail Bay at Sechelt, north of Vancouver.

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Parasite Suspected in Die-Off of Canada Starfish

Scientists from the Canadian Department of Fisherie...

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