share

A Mysterious Syndrome Is Turning Starfish Into ‘Goo’

Warming oceans cause microbial blooms that deplete oxygen, causing the creatures to suffocate and become nutrient-rich fodder for bacteria.

published
Feb 9, 2022
starfish turning into goo
Image Credits: Unsplash
Share
Tags
AuthorRohitha Naraharisetty

Rohitha Naraharisetty is a Senior Associate Editor at The Swaddle. She writes about the intersection of gender, caste, social movements, and pop culture. She can be found on Instagram at @rohitha_97 or on Twitter at @romimacaronii.

Related